The bumblebee catfish is a small, colorful fish native to South America known for its black and yellow stripes and peaceful nature. It is easy to care for and thrives in a community tank setup with other fishes. It has a lifespan of up to 10 years.
Information Chart | Bumblebee Catfish |
Scientific Name: | Microglanis Iheringi |
Family: | Pseudopimelodidae |
Care Level: | Medium |
Temperament: | Shy and mild-mannered |
Color: | Black and Yellow Banding on Body |
Lifespan: | Up to 5 years |
Size: | 8 centimeters or 3.14 inches |
Diet: | Frozen foods Daphnia and river shrimp Pellets and flakes Cooked foods like prawns, beef heart, cod, and mussels |
Minimum Tank Size: | 20 Gallons |
Temperature: | 70-77 Fahrenheit or 21-25 degrees Celsius |
Water Conditions: | pH of 6.5 to 7.7 Hardness of 8-12 dHG |
Tank Mate Compatibility | Gouramis Eels Barbs Iridescent sharks Plecos Loaches Rainbow sharks Tetras |
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