Northern sheatfish (Silurus soldatovi)

Familia: Siluridae

Northern sheatfish (Silurus soldatovi) es un siluridae de its native waters; alcanza 85.5–125.4 cm a 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

From the waters of China comes Silurus soldatovi, 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 85.5–125.4 cm. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 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. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

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