Species Care
STRIPED CATFISH (MYSTUS)
Mystus vittatus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 20-24 cm
- Temperament: Mostly peaceful, but will eat 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: Indian sub-continent (India and neighbouring countries)
Reproduction: Egg scatterer, usually can only be stimulated to breed by hormone injection.
Feeding: Omnivorous and Carnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Will eat small fishes.
Additional Comments: Hardy catfish, easily kept. Best suited to a community tank with similar sized medium-large growing fishes.
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