Microglanis
iheringi Gomes, 1946
|
| |
Image
contributors to this species: |
Allan
James
(2) Ian
Fuller (1)
Jim Makin
(1) Chris
Ralph (2)
Daniel Blom (1) |
ScotCat
Sources: |
 
|
Other
Sources: |
 
 |
| |
Relevant Information: |
Aquarium Care:
Microglanis iheringi is one of twenty six, small to
medium sized pims, found in this family, and as such is a good
addition to the medium sized community tank, and will not harm
the occupants unless they are small enough to fit into its mouth
such as newly born fry and young fish. If you keep livebearers
such as Guppies and Platies in with them you will very rarely
be overrun with fry as the Bumblebee Catfish will promptly finish
them off on its night time prowls. Hiding places such as rockwork,
plants and or wood will benefit this species and help, along
with regular water changes, to keep this "Bumblebee Catfish"
happy in its surroundings. Diet: Can be fed
a varied diet of tablet food, pellets, worm foods and frozen
food such as bloodworm. |
Common
Name: |
South American Bumblebee
catfish |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Pseudopimelodidaeycipitidae |
Distribution: |
South America:
Turmero River basin, Venezuela. Type locality:
Río Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela. |
Size:
|
8.5cm. (3½ins) |
Temp: |
21
-25°C (69-77°F) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
|
|
|
|
