Ghost Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) es un siluridae de its native waters; alcanza 4.9–7.2 cm a 21–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
21–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.9–7.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
62 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Calm and unobtrusive by day, busy by night
Origen
Thailand, SE Asia
Descripción de la especie
From the waters of Thailand, SE Asia comes Kryptopterus vitreolus, a member of the family Siluridae. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm. Pairs for the small species; solitaries for the big. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 21–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Slow rivers and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Sand and mud
Decoración dura
Large hiding structures
Plantas
Sparse
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Pairs for the small species; solitaries for the big
Dieta
Eats anything that sinks; balance protein and greens
Compañeros recomendados
Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Evitar con
Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom