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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

Social needs
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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

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