Hemibagrus
wyckioides
Fang
& Chaux, 1949 |
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Ralph
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Helias (7)
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| Relevant
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In its natural habitat
H. wyckioides is found at irregular depths usually over rocky
substrates in large upland rivers. It is documented that this catfish
reproduces in its local environment and enters the flooded forest
during the high water season which is usually between July and October.
It is a predator feeding upon a diet that includes prawns, insects,
fish and crabs in its natural habitat. As with all large species
of catfish (or any other fish for that matter) good water quality
and general aquarium husbandry are paramount to the successful keeping
of this fish. Water changes should be performed at least weekly
to maintain good water quality. This catfish prefers good water
movement which can usually be provided by using adequately sized
external and or internal power filtration. Finally it is described
as being the largest bagrid in Asia reaching weights of up to 80kg!
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| Common
Name: |
Asian
Red Tailed Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Macrones
wickioides, Macrones wyckioides, Mystus wyckioides, Mystus wyckoides |
| Family: |
Bagridaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Cambodia,
Thailand: river systems, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra,
Borneo and Java. Asia: Mekong, Chao
Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins. |
| Size:
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950mm or
38” SL (although 1300mm TL is suggested) |
| Temp: |
19-29°C
(65-85°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-8.2
(although pH 6-7.6 seems to be preferable) |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2009.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (11/2009).
ScotCat Factsheet no. 100. October 2004. |
