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Trachydoras steindachneri (Perugia, 1897)

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Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1) GREEN FISH Aquarium (1) Zierfisch Zentrum Austria (1) Nathan Lujan (1)

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Relevant Information:

Aquarium Care: Peaceful species for a mid sized community tank, planted with hiding places such as pipes or driftwood/bogwood. Diet: Tablet and pellet foods, frozen bloodworm and live foods should keep this catfish in good condition.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Oxydoras steindachneri, Oxydoras trachyparia, Trachydoras atripes, Trachydoras trachyparia

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Amazon River basin. Type Locality: Rio Beni (Bolivia).

Size:

9.0cm. (3½ins)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. 2003 Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.

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Trachydoras steindachneri

Trachydoras steindachneri

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