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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…

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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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