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Name
Scientific name
Mystus bleekeri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Day's Mystus
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Day's mystus, Mystus bleekeri, is a bagrid catfish from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Indonesia. It superficially…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
155mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 5.8–8
Hardness
3–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Indonesia.
Habitat
It inhabits lakes, rivers and other waterways.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
The decor used is not critical but the fish must be provided with some hiding places. You will see it more often if the surface is covered in floating plants t…
Water conditions
Temperature: 18 – 26 °C. It will probably be happier towards the upper end of this range. pH: 5.8-8.0. We suggest you aim for a value around 7.0. Hardness: 3-3…
Diet
M. bleekeri is an unfussy feeder, and will accept most live, frozen and dried foods. Feed a varied diet to keep the fish in good health and displaying their be…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful and gregarious species but it will probably eat small fish when adult. It makes a good bottom dweller for communities of larger peaceful fish. Maint…
Sexual dimorphism
Males possess a small genital papilla located just in front of the anal fin. This resembles a single fin ray.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria.
Notes
This species superficially resembles the more common (in the hobby) M. vittatus, but can be distinguished by its larger adult size and much longer adipose fin.…
References
References
No references