Aguaruna
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Aguaruna

Muscular catfish or Aguaruna, scientific name Aguarunichthys torosus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Pimelod or Flathead catfishes). The second name of this species is given in honor of the tribe of Indians living in the Peruvian jungle on the Marañon River, where researchers first discovered this catfish. Compared to other carnivorous predatory fish, it is quite easy to keep under certain conditions, however, it is not recommended for beginner aquarists.

Aguaruna

Habitat

It originates from South America from the Marañon River basin in the upper Amazon basin, which flows mainly through the territory of Peru and Ecuador. Inhabits various biotopes – fast rivers flowing down from the mountains, as well as floodplain lakes and backwaters along the main riverbed.

Lintlha tse khutšoane:

  • Bophahamo ba aquarium - ho tloha ho lilithara tse 500.
  • Mocheso - 22-27 ° C
  • Boleng pH - 5.8-7.2
  • Boima ba metsi - 5-15 dGH
  • Mofuta oa substrate - leha e le efe
  • Leseli - leha e le efe
  • Metsi a letsoai - che
  • Motsamao oa metsi - o bobebe kapa o itekanetseng
  • Boholo ba litlhapi bo fihla ho 34 cm.
  • Lijo - lijo tse tebang bakeng sa mefuta e jang nama
  • Boitšoaro - ha ho bonolo
  • Litaba li le 'ngoe

Tlhaloso

Adult individuals reach a length of up to 34 cm. Catfish has an elongated massive body with a small flat head with six sensitive antennae. The fins are not big. The coloration is light with numerous dark specks.

Food

Predator, in nature feeds on other fish. In aquariums, adapts to alternative foods. You can serve specialized food for carnivorous species, earthworms, shrimp meat, mussels, strips of white fish. Feed 2-3 times a week.

Tlhokomelo le tlhokomelo, tokisetso ea aquarium

The optimal size of the aquarium for one catfish starts from 500 liters. Decoration does not really matter when keeping a Muscular catfish, the main thing is to provide a lot of free space. It is much more important to ensure high water quality within acceptable ranges of temperatures and values ​​of hydrochemical parameters. It is impossible to allow the accumulation of organic waste (food residues and excrement), which, due to the peculiarities of the diet, pollute the water very much. The stability of the habitat and the ecological balance inside the aquarium depends on the regularity of the mandatory maintenance procedures and the smooth operation of the equipment, primarily the filtration system.

Boitšoaro le Kamano

Not a very friendly species, in conditions of lack of space, it will compete with relatives and other large bottom fish for territory and food resources. The smaller the space, the more aggressive the behavior becomes. Any small fish will be potential prey, so they should be excluded.

Mafu a litlhapi

Sesosa sa mafu a mangata ke maemo a sa lokang a botlamuoa. Sebaka sa bolulo se tsitsitseng e tla ba senotlolo sa ho boloka katleho. Ha ho e-na le matšoao a lefu lena, pele ho tsohle, boleng ba metsi bo lokela ho hlahlojoa 'me, haeba ho kheloha ho fumanoa, mehato e lokela ho nkoa ho lokisa boemo. Haeba matšoao a tsoela pele kapa a mpefala, ho tla hlokahala phekolo ea meriana. Bala haholoanyane ka matšoao le kalafo karolong ea Aquarium Fish Diseases.

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