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Name

Scientific name

Mystus singaringan

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Bagridae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

Mystus singaringan is a large bagrid catfish from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia and Indonesia. Not often seen in the hobby, i…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

300mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5.6–7

Hardness

1–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia.

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Habitat

It lives in slow-moving parts of rivers, migrating into flooded areas of forests during the wet season. It is usually found over soft substrates.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres.

Maintenance

The decor used is not critical but the fish must be provided with some hiding places. Driftwood pieces arranged to form shelters, flowerpots and lengths of pvc…

Water conditions

Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 5.6-7.0 Hardness: 1-12°H

Diet

Like most other Mystus, M. singaringan is an unfussy feeder accepting most small live, frozen and dried foods. Try to keep the diet varied.

Behaviour and compatibility

A somewhat robust species that can be territorial and aggressive depending on the temperament of the specimen. It should therefore not be housed with other ter…

Sexual dimorphism

Males possess quite a long genital papilla located just in front of the anal fin.

Reproduction

Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria.

Notes

This large Mystus is not often seen in the hobby. It makes a fine bottom dweller for communities containing other robust species. It is used as a food fish in …

References

References

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