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Chrysichthys brevibarbis  (Boulenger, 1899)
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ScotCat Sources:
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Relevant Information: As with most members of this genus this is a predator and as such should be housed with large robust species. Aquarium Care: Active at night so provide shelter for it during the day. Fine gravel or a sand substrate with planting around the edges allowing for swimming space in the middle of the tank. May not need a heater if tank is housed in warm quarters. Diet: Live foods, tablets, frozen bloodworm.
Common Name: None
Synonyms: Chrysobagrus brevibarbis, Gephyroglanis longipinnis, Chrysichthys persimilis
Family: Claroteidae blycipitidae
Distribution: Africa: Congo River system below Stanley Falls. Type locality: Boma.
Size: 40cm. (16ins)
Temp: 20-25°C (67-77°F)
p.H. 6.3-7.5.
Reference: Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1991 Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p.


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Family:  Claroteidae

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