Hemibagrus
nemurus
(Valenciennes, 1839) |
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Hippocampus
Bildarchiv
(2) Allan James (1)
Jean-Francois
Helias (4)
Reinhold
Wawrzynski
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Occurs in most habitat
types, but most frequent in large muddy rivers, with slow current
and soft bottom. Enters flooded forest. Feeds on exogenous insects,
aquatic insect larvae, shrimps, other crustaceans and fishes. Moves
into flooded forests to spawn and the young are usually first seen
in August. In Tonlé Sap (Cambodia), maximum numbers are found
as it returns to rivers in November and December. A highly priced
aquarium fish. Usually marketed fresh and is high in nutritive values
especially omega-3 fatty acids. Aquarium Care:
As with most of the genus, H.nemerus can become a pretty
nasty character in your fish tanks and if housed with other fish
can be lethal. Cichlids such as the Pikes from the Crenichla
genus that can look after themselves would be the best bet
for other tankmates. I have housed them with Synodontis
and they can make a lot of damage to their fins and can kill smaller
specimens by charging them midriff and causing internal injuries.
Not to be trusted with other fish. If kept with other fish they
will have to be able to look after themselves.
Diet: Whilst this catfish
is best described as a predator/carnivore in its natural habitat
feedings of fish, insects, shrimps and other crustaceans, in captivity
this catfish will feed on mussels, prawns, pieces of fish, earthworms
and will even take prepared foods such as catfish pellets. |
| Common
Name: |
False
Asian Red Tailed Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Bagrus
nemurus, Mystus nemurus, Macrones nemurus, Hemibagrus hoevenii,
Bagrus hoevenii |
| Family: |
Bagridaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam. |
| Size:
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65cm (
26inch) |
| Temp: |
22-25ºC
( 71-77°f ) |
| p.H. |
7.0-8.2. |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (07/2009).
ScotCat Factsheet no. 102. Dec. 2004. |
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