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Name
Scientific name
Rhinodoras boehlkei
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Fog Talking Catfish
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The fog talking catfish, Rhinodoras boehlkei, is a doradid catfish from the upper Amazon basin in eastern Ecuador and Peru. It is usually f…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 5.8–7
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Upper Amazon basin in parts of Eastern Ecuador and Peru.
Habitat
It's usually found sheltering among roots or sunken logs in flowing rivers and tributaries.
Aquarium size
Not especially active but due to its potential size will still need a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
It's a shy, nocturnal species so it's best to keep the tank dimly lit. Provide plenty of hiding places in the form of clay flowerpots, lengths of plastic pipin…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C pH: 5.8 to 7.0 Hardness: 2 to 15°H
Diet
Omnivorous and easy to feed. Use a good quality sinking pellet or tablet as the staple diet. Supplement this with live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, smal…
Behaviour and compatibility
Totally unaggressive but it will eat smaller fish so isn't really suitable for the general community. It can be kept with most peaceable species that are too b…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
There are no reports of breeding in the hobby.
Notes
At present there's not a great deal of information available regarding this species. It seems to be fairly easy to keep, and makes a good addition to larger co…
References
References
No references