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Name

Scientific name

Mystus leucophasis

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Bagridae

Common names

Asian Upside Down Catfish

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The Asian upside down catfish, Mystus leucophasis, is a bagrid catfish from rivers in Myanmar that spends most of its time swimming inverte…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

300mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

5–20dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Aggressive towards its own kind

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Myanmar

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Myanmar.

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Habitat

It inhabits rivers.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~432 litres.

Maintenance

Decor is not critical but the fish should be provided with a refuge it can call home. A large flowerpot turned on its side or a length of PVC piping is ideal.

Water conditions

Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-8.0. Somewhere around neutral is probably best. Hardness: 5-20°H

Diet

M. leucophasis 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 it's d…

Behaviour and compatibility

A somewhat robust species that can also be territorial and aggressive, depending on the temperament of the specimen. It will eat also smaller fish and may both…

Sexual dimorphism

Males possess an obvious genital papilla located just in front of the anal fin. Fully grown females are larger and rounder-bodied than males.

Reproduction

Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria although it is commercially bred on fish farms in the Far East.

Notes

Like some members of the African catfish genus Synodontis, this species spends the vast majority of it's time swimming in an inverted position. It is often see…

References

References

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