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Name
Scientific name
Pseudomystus siamensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Asian Bumblebee Catfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The Asian bumblebee catfish, Pseudomystus siamensis, is a bagrid from the lower Mekong and the Chao Phraya river in Thailand. It was former…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 5.8–7.8
Hardness
4–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Chao Phraya, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the lower Mekong river running through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It's also found in the Chao Phraya river in Thailand.
Habitat
Inhabits sluggish streams and tributaries. It lurks among submerged tree roots and other refuges during daylight hours, emerging at night to feed.
Aquarium size
A single specimen would be fine in a standard 48" x 12" x 12" (120cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 108 litre tank. Something with a much larger footprint would be needed fo…
Maintenance
It's a shy, nocturnal species so it's best to keep the tank dimly lit. Provide plenty of hiding places using upturned flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping, ta…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 5.8 to 7.8. Does best in acidic conditions. Hardness: 4 to 25°H
Diet
Predatory by nature, but usually adapts well to dead foods in captivity. It relishes meaty items such as prawns, mussels, cockle, lancefish or earthworms. Most…
Behaviour and compatibility
It will eat any tankmates small enough to be considered food, but can be safely housed with larger species that inhabit other areas of the tank. Ideal choices …
Sexual dimorphism
Females generally have a stockier profile than males. Males possess a noticeable, elongate genital papilla and the light markings on the body are usually more …
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby. Spawning occurs at the onset of the wet season in nature.
Notes
This species was formerly included in the genus Leiocassis, and is still referred to as such in a great deal of the available literature. The current genus Pse…
References
References
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