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Name
Scientific name
Pareutropius buffei
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Schilbeidae
Common names
Three Striped African Glass Catfish
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The three striped African glass catfish, Pareutropius buffei, is a midwater, diurnal catfish from Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Mali and Guinea. I…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Nigeria
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Mali, Guinea.
Habitat
It inhabits rivers and floodplains.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
This active species appreciates both cover and flowing water and the tank should contain quiet areas of dense planting, along with good amounts of open swimmin…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
This is not a fussy species in terms of feeding. In nature it is primarily an insectivore, but in the aquarium it will accept most dried, frozen and live foods…
Behaviour and compatibility
A very peaceful species in the aquarium. It can be kept with most common community fish without problems. It also makes an ideal addition to the West African b…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are noticeably plumper in the belly region when full of eggs. Otherwise, there are no external distinguishing characteristics.
Reproduction
P. buffei is not often bred in aquaria, but it is possible. The fish are egg-scatterers, spawning amongst aquatic plants. We suggest setting up a separate bree…
Notes
Formerly known as Eutropiellus buffei, this midwater swimming, diurnal catfish is very often sold as "Debauwi catfish". Pareutropius debauwi is a closely relat…
References
References
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