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The blotched upside-down catfish is well suited to aquariums because of its small size (typically 9 or 10 cm or less) and peaceful demeanor. [ citation needed ] 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) [ 24 ]
Twig catfish can be induced to breed at any time, if in good condition, in captivity. [2] In the aquarium the male will clean a hard surface (usually the aquarium wall) and the female lays its eggs at night or early morning. [2] The female normally lays a clutch of about 60 to 80 eggs on this surface.
The family derives its name from the Greek words kalli-(καλλι-, 'beautiful') and ichthys (ἰχθύς, 'fish'). [2] Callichthyidae is one of six families in the superfamily Loricarioidea, and is sister to a clade formed by Scoloplacidae, Astroblepidae, and Loricariidae. [3]
On average each female flathead lays a clutch of roughly 100,000 eggs. The role of the male catfish in fanning the clutch is to provide oxygen to the eggs through the use of his fins. The spawning of these catfish occurs when the temperature reaches roughly 66 to 75 °F (19 to 24 °C) and the flow of the stream or river becomes steady.
Corydoras is a genus of freshwater catfish in the family Callichthyidae and subfamily Corydoradinae.The species usually have more restricted areas of endemism than other callichthyids, but the area of distribution of the entire genus almost equals the area of distribution of the family, except for Panama where Corydoras is not present. [1]
An extensive list of the freshwater fish found in California, including both native and introduced species. [1] Common Name Scientific Name ... White Catfish ...
Corydoras julii (also known as the julii cory or leopard catfish [2]) is a small freshwater catfish native to eastern Brazil. It is often confused with Corydoras trilineatus, [3] the three stripe corydoras. Corydoras julii are small, peaceful shoaling fish, and are typically kept in groups in captivity. [4]
The black bullhead or black bullhead catfish (Ameiurus melas) is a species of bullhead catfish. Like other bullhead catfish, it has the ability to thrive in waters that are low in oxygen, brackish, turbid, and/or very warm. [2] It also has barbels located near its mouth, a broad head, spiny fins, and no scales.