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Name
Scientific name
Trachydoras steindachneri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Doradidae
Summary
Trachydoras steindachneri is a doradid catfish from the Amazon basin in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. Rare in the hobby, it …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
86mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Fairly widespread. It's been recorded in parts of the Amazon basin in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
Habitat
Amazonian river biotope
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm36 ∗ 15 ∗ 12 in - ~103 litres~27 US gal
Maintenance
This species will appreciate a densely planted tank with an abundance of hiding places in the form of caves, bogwood and flowerpots. Dimmed lighting will add t…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C75 – 79 °F pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
Bottom feeder so sinking foods are advised. Catfish pellets, algae wafers and granular foods will all be accepted. Live and frozen foods should form a regular …
Behaviour and compatibility
Community fish suitable for a variety of setups including smaller fish such as tetras and barbs and can also be kept with peaceful dwarf cichlids and gouramis.
Sexual dimorphism
Not known
Reproduction
Not achieved in the hobby
Notes
A rare sepcies in the hobby that is seldom offered for sale.
References
References
No references