Kryptopterus cryptopterus  (Bleeker, 1851)
Image contributors to this species:
Allan James (3) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (4)
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Relevant Information:	Aquarium Care: Quite a peaceful species that is best kept in a group which needs a lot of swimming space. Will consider smaller fish (less than 4cm) as prey. Active during the day in a tank 4ft (120cm) or over with quiet tank mates. Provide a planted tank with overhanging or floating plants. Diet: Small live foods and good quality flake. Frozen and tablet foods.
Common Name:	Blue Sheathfish
Synonyms:	Silurus cryptopterus, Kryptopterus micropus
Family:	Siluridaeycipitidae
Distribution:	Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; also from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Size:	20cm. (8ins)
Temp:	22-25°C (71-77°F)
p.H.	6.5-7.5.
Reference:	Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl, 1985. Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.