New species describe, RTCxNiger Catfish.
General Remarks: An artificial hybrid between Redtail Catfish and Niger Catfish (suppliers description)
Size: ? (Currently 5")
Identification: Body like redtail but mouth like niger. Have sailfin-type dorsal with large caudal fin. Dark colors on all fin, body from dark brown to pinkish brown. Have small spines along body but small in contrast to niger.
Ph: 6.0-7.8
Temperature: 21c-24c
Feeding: Will eat mostly anything, chopped fish, prawns, mussels, pellets, etc.
Furniture: Large bogwood or places to hide would be appreciated, caves or branches and planted vegetation.
Compatibility: Great with large tankmates since the parental genes suggested they can grow that huge (theory). Also great with small tankmates, scavengers not predators.
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General Remarks: An artificial hybrid between Redtail Catfish and Niger Catfish (suppliers description)
Size: ? (Currently 5")
Identification: Body like redtail but mouth like niger. Have sailfin-type dorsal with large caudal fin. Dark colors on all fin, body from dark brown to pinkish brown. Have small spines along body but small in contrast to niger.
Ph: 6.0-7.8
Temperature: 21c-24c
Feeding: Will eat mostly anything, chopped fish, prawns, mussels, pellets, etc.
Furniture: Large bogwood or places to hide would be appreciated, caves or branches and planted vegetation.
Compatibility: Great with large tankmates since the parental genes suggested they can grow that huge (theory). Also great with small tankmates, scavengers not predators.
Videos link:
