Bottlenose Catfish - Ageneiosus marmoratus

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Species Name: Ageneiosus marmoratus

Common Names: Bottlenose Catfish

Synonyms:

Family: Auchenipteridae

Order: Siluriformes (catfish)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max Size: 18.5 cm / 7.2 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Bottlenose Catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus) South America: Guyana, Venezuela, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, and Orinoco

Temperament:  

Company: Bottlenose Catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus) should not be kept with to small species.

Water Parameters: pH 6.5 , temperature 23-26 ° C / 73-78 ° F

Aquarium Setup:  The aquarium should be decorated with hiding places among rocks and driftwood. Some plants can also be used.

Feeding: Bottlenose Catfish (Ageneiosus marmoratus) should be feed a varied diet. Try feeding them live food if they don’t want to eat.

Breeding: Breeding is unreported for this species.