Striped Catfish -Mystus

Mystus Striped Catfish are found in calm waters of lakes andponds to flowing river waters. The are a shoaling species and form large groups in the wild. This catfish prefers a dimly lit aquarium with plenty of driftwood and foliage to hide amongst. Also known as the Asian Striped Catfish or Striped Dwarf Catfish.

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Features of Mystus Striped Catfish:

• Elongated body that tapers to a large transparent tail
• Light to dark brown bodieswith white to yellow horizontal stripes the length of body
• Barbels at the mouth and a large eye
• Spins on ray fins that are used when threatened
• Care level:Intermediate
• Grows to 15-20cm

The Best Aquarium Size for Mystus Striped Catfish:

Mystus Striped Catfish do well in a tank of 200L or larger. If keeping a community aquarium consider a larger aquarium.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Mystus Striped Catfish are a peaceful catfish that can be kept with other medium to large peaceful species. Be sure not to keep them with small species that will become a snack.

Great tank mates include:

• Congo Tetra
• Blue Acara Cichlid
• Hoplo Catfish
• Black Widow Tetra
• Rainbow Fish

Diet:

Mystus Striped Catfish are omnivores and are not fussy eaters. Feed a daily diet of sinking pellets and catfish wafers.Their diet can be supplemented with live, frozen or freeze dried bloodworms, blackworms, and brine shrimp.

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Mystus Striped Catfish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration for Mystus Striped Catfish

Mystus Striped Catfishenjoy clean, well oxygenated water with a moderate water flow and areas of calm water to retreat to.Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to effective remove waste and debris while offeringgood movement. For extra oxygenation, add an air pump with air stone.

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Plants for Mystus Striped Catfish

Mystus Striped Catfishenjoys lots of foliage for cover and shelter. Aquarium plants offer shade in the aquarium and may encourage yourMystus Striped Catfish to be more active in the aquarium.

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Decorations for Mystus Striped Catfish

Driftwood is excellent for Mystus Striped Catfishas this provides lots of structure for the fish to hide in.This species requires lots of structure with caves and crevices to hide in. Other decorations include caves and ornaments the fish can swim and hide in. Stack rocks and create the perfect hideaways.

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Aquarium Lighting for Mystus Striped Catfish

These fish enjoy lower light levels with lots of shade and dark spaces to hide. Dimmable LED lighting offers the ability to change to moonlight modes and encourage more activity. Floating plants can be used to create shade from moderate lighting in the aquarium.

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Aquarium Substrate for Mystus Striped Catfish

Aquarium sandis perfect for this species. As it is a bottom dweller it will spend its time on the aquarium floor searching through the substrate for food.

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