Species Care
BUMBLEBEE CATFISH
Pseudomystus siamensis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15-18 cm
- Temperament: Mostly peaceful, but eats small fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft - Moderate
Range: Thailand
Reproduction: Egg scatterer, usually can only be stimulated to breed by hormone injection.
Feeding: Omnivorous, not fussy, prefers sinking foods. Will eat small fishes.
Additional Comments: Hardy catfish, somewhat nocturnal. Appreciates some hiding places such as driftwood. Good community fish, except will eat small fish such as Neon Tetras.
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