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Name
Scientific name
Euchilichthys guentheri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Euchilichthys guentheri is a mochokid catfish from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it inhabits fast-flowing areas of rivers. It is …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
190mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6.4–7.4
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
DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, Zambia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
Inhabits fast flowing areas of rivers.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 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: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.4-7.4 Hardness: 3-10 dH
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 cucumber…
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively peaceful species that mixes well with other rheophilic species. Good tankmates include Alestiid tetras, Nannocharax, fast water Synodontis such as…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unrecorded in aquaria.
Notes
This is one of only 4 described species of Euchilichthys (although more have been discovered) and is very rare in the hobby. It can be distinguished from simil…
References
References
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