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Name
Scientific name
Chiloglanis polypogon
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
African Suckermouth Catfish
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
Chiloglanis polypogon is an African suckermouth catfish from Nigeria and Cameroon, where it inhabits fast-flowing hilltop streams. Like mos…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7
Hardness
3–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Nigeria and Cameroon.
Habitat
It inhabits fast-flowing hilltop streams.
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~41 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should have a fine gravel or sand substrate and a scattering of smooth rocks of varying sizes. Pieces of driftwood can be used to provide areas of…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.0 Hardness: 3-10 °H
Diet
It's an omnivorous species and will accept small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp or bloodworm, as well as greenstuffs in the form of cucumbe…
Behaviour and compatibility
A very peaceful fish that mixes well with other rheophilic species. Good tankmates include Alestiid tetras, Nannocharax, fast water Synodontis such as S. brich…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish have an elongated genital papilla.
Reproduction
Unknown in aquaria.
Notes
This fish belongs to a very distinctive genus of mochokid. There are almost 50 species of Chiloglanis described to science, but most are never imported and eve…
References
References
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