Northern sheatfish (Silurus soldatovi)

Familia: Siluridae

Northern sheatfish es un silúrido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 85.5–125.4 cm; temperatura 21–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
21–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
85.5–125.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origen
China

Descripción de la especie

Silurus soldatovi, a member of the family Siluridae, comes from China, where it inhabits slow rivers and lakes. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark and omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods, it grows to 85.5–125.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 21–26 °C range. Other Silurus species in our database include Silurus asotus, Silurus lanzhouensis, Silurus meridionalis.

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
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Dieta
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Evitar con
  • Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Hard to distinguish
Método de cría
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Northern sheatfish?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Northern sheatfish?

21–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Northern sheatfish y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 85.5–125.4 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 500 L o más.

¿Qué come Northern sheatfish?

Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Northern sheatfish con otros peces?

Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Compañeros recomendados: Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore. Evita Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom.

¿De dónde es originario Northern sheatfish?

De China: slow rivers and lakes, con still to gentle current.

¿Cómo se reproduce Northern sheatfish?

En acuario: spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Hard to distinguish.