Giant moth catfish - Erethistes pusillus
Giant moth catfish ( common name )
Erethistes pusillus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 6 - 8 cm ( 2.36 - 3.15 in )
- pH of water: 6.2 - 7
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 13 °N
- Recommended temperature: 21 - 24 °C ( 69.8 - 75.2 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South Asia
Information about care
Food and feeding
After these fish have settled in the tank for a few weeks, they may accept quality flake or pellets but not always. They will readily accept live or frozen foods, particularly blood worms and white worms.
Origin
Asia; they are to be found in the waterways of India and Burma.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes
Breeding
As of yet there are no reports of these breeding in the aquarium but it is believed that in the wild they are egg scatterers.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5+ years.
Short description
These are a peaceful species and cannot compete for food with more boisterous species. They require well oxygenated water with a medium flow and subdued lighting will make them feel more at ease. The water needs to be very clean and of the highest quality or they will shed their skin on a regular basis.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
After these fish have settled in the tank for a few weeks, they may accept quality flake or pellets but not always. They will readily accept live or frozen foods, particularly blood worms and white worms.
Origin
Asia; they are to be found in the waterways of India and Burma.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes
Breeding
As of yet there are no reports of these breeding in the aquarium but it is believed that in the wild they are egg scatterers.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5+ years.
Short description
These are a peaceful species and cannot compete for food with more boisterous species. They require well oxygenated water with a medium flow and subdued lighting will make them feel more at ease. The water needs to be very clean and of the highest quality or they will shed their skin on a regular basis.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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