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.

Gnáthóg

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.

Faisnéis ghairid:

• Toirt an aquarium - ó 500 lítear.
• Teocht - 22-27 ° C
• Luach pH - 5.8-7.2
• Cruas uisce - 5-15 dGH
• Cineál foshraithe – aon
• Soilsiú - ar bith
• Uisce goirt - uimh
• Gluaiseacht uisce - éadrom nó measartha
• Tá méid na n-iasc suas le 34 cm.
• Aiste bia – go tóin poill bia do speicis carnabhail
• Temperament - gan fáilte roimh chách
• Ábhar aonair

Tuairisc

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.

Bia

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.

Cothabháil agus cúram, socrú an uisceadáin

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.

Iompar agus Comhoiriúnacht

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.

Galair éisc

Is é an chúis atá leis an chuid is mó de na galair ná coinníollacha coinneála mí-oiriúnacha. Beidh gnáthóg chobhsaí an eochair do choinneáil rathúil. I gcás comharthaí an ghalair, ar an gcéad dul síos, ba cheart cáilíocht an uisce a sheiceáil agus, má aimsítear diallais, ba cheart bearta a ghlacadh chun an cás a cheartú. Má leanann na hairíonna nó má théann siad níos measa fós, beidh gá le cóireáil leighis. Léigh tuilleadh faoi na hairíonna agus na cóireálacha sa rannán ar Ghalair Éisc Uisceadán.