(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Microglanis iheringi
Common Name: South American Bumblebee Catfish
Adult Size: 3 - 4 inches
Life Expectancy: 5 years
Habitat: Venezuela and Columbia, South America
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 70-79° F
- pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
- Hardness Range: 9 - 19
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet & Nutrition: Omnivorous, but prefers sinking tablets, frozen foods, freeze dried foods, or even small sinking granules. The fish will come out of hiding during the daytime if there is food present.
Breeding & Spawning: Difficult to breed in captivity. Those aquarium hobbyists who have had success breeding this species increased the temperature in the tank from 72 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and performed a large water change to encourage spawning. It is also suspected that feeding a widely varied diet may help to condition this species for breeding.
Gender: Difficult to differentiate between male and female. Females are noticeably plumper than males.