Dianema
urostriatum (Miranda-Ribeiro,
1912)
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There are only two species in the
genus Dianema, the other being D.
longibarbus, the Porthole
cat. This is of course the Flagtail cat as looking at the image
you can see this trait in the caudal fin, it shares these unusual
markings along with Corydoras robineae,
it is also placed in the same family, Callichthyidae. Aquarium
Care: This is a peaceful midwater to bottom swimmer that
will do better if kept in a group of at least 4 as individuals
on their own tend to sulk and never seem to progress too well.
Try to resist placing them in an aquarium with aggressive species
such as some Cichlids, they will do better with the usual community
type fish and of course along with Corydoras sp. Diet:
Omnivorous, taking most foods but preferring live and frozen such
as daphnia, worms, white and grindal, and bloodworms. Will also
accept good quality flake and tablet foods. Breeding:
This fish has proved a challenge for quite a few catfish enthusiasts
over the years. There has been unconfirmed reports of breeding
triumphs but no documentation as yet to prove this theory. It
is reported to be a bubblenest breeder just like its cousins in
the Hoplo/Megalechis/Lepthoplosternum-complex. |
Common Name:
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Flagtail Catfish |
Synonyms: |
Decapogon urostriatum |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil,
Amazon River basin. Type locality: Manáos,
Brazil. |
Size: |
11.5cm (4½ins) |
Temp: |
22-26°C (71-79°F) |
p.H. |
6.0 -7.5. |
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