Callichthys callichthys (Callichthys Callichthys)

Adult size18 cm
Temperature21 - 31 °C
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)80 L

Description

Callichthys Callichthys is a fish belonging to the Callichthyidae family, which includes around twenty species of fish called "fish fish". This fish is also known as the "Amazon-fish fish" or "golden catfish".

Callichthys Callichthys is from the Amazon, in the countries of South America such as Brazil, Peru and Colombia. This fish lives mainly in rivers and lakes, where it feeds on small crustaceans and insects.

Callichthys Callichthys is a medium -sized fish, measuring an average of 5 to 7 centimeters in length. It has an elongated and side -compressed body, with a wide head and a mouth -shaped mouth. Its color is generally golden or brown, with dark stripes on the body and white spots on the head.

Callichthys Callichthys is a very sociable fish and can live in a group in an aquarium. It is also very active and likes to swim permanently, making it an ideal fish for people looking for an active and playful pet.

Callichthys Callichthys is an easy -to -raise and keeping fish in aquarium, even for beginners. It requires an aquarium of at least 20 liters, with a water temperature between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. It is important to maintain clean and well -filtered water, and to provide it with a varied diet composed of pellets for fish, vase worms and frozen shrimp.

In summary, the callichthys callichthys is a golden or brown fish, originally from the Amazon, which lives in groups in rivers and lakes. It is an active and sociable fish, easy to raise in aquarium and adapted to beginners.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size18 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature21 - 31 °C
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)80 L

Data to check

Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: pH.

Dimorphism

Non -existent, if not the enbonpoint in a gravid female.

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