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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys brachynema Boulenger, 1900 |
| Common Name(s) | Salmon Catfish |
| Type Locality | Kalambo, Lake Tanganyika. |
| Synonym(s) | Chrysichthys myriodon |
| Pronunciation | cry sick thiss - bra KEY nee mah |
| Etymology | Chrysichthys: From the Greek chrysos, meaning golden and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the golden-yellow color (of the type species, C. auratus). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 700mm (27.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This fish can be identified from other congeners by the large eyes and mouth. It is the most commonly available species with a large fleshy adipose fin. |
| Sexing | Generally, the males adipose fin is slightly larger and fleshier. The female is slightly larger and has a more rotund shape (especially when viewed from above). |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Lake Tanganyika. African Waters  , Western Rift Valley Lakes, Tanganyika (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.4 - 8.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Hardness in the range of 4-18 dGH |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | These catfish will thrive on a mixed and varied diet that includes catfish pellets, prawns, mussels, earthworms and bloodworms. |
| Furniture | The aquarium can be planted or not, but there must be some caves, or plant pots for the fish to hide in. Subdued lighting is an advantage beacause the fish is nocturnal, although it is active during the day once settled. |
| Compatibility | This fish should not be kept with smaller fish as they will be eated. Recommended for a lake tanganyika community, with no small fish, and will plenty of caves to hide in. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Good tankmates include all larger lake tanganyika community fish, as well as Brochis and other larger catfish and larger cichlids. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 7)v. 6 (no. 35) - pp480 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Chrysichthys. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Apr 09 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00) |
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