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Flagtail catfish - Dianema urostriatum
Scientific name: Dianema urostriatum
Common name: Flagtail catfish
Family: Callichthyidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 11 - 13 cm (4.33 - 5.12 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 8
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 24°N (71.43 - 428.57ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 25 - 28 °C (77 - 82.4°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South America
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels
Food and feeding
Adult specimens may see small fish like neon tetras as a meal; their staple diet should consist of quality flake or sinking catfish pellets.
Origin
South America; Flagtail catfish is found in the Amazon River basins in Brazil.
Sexing
Females tend to be broader than the males behind the pectoral fins.
Breeding
Flagtail catfish are very hard to breed but there are cases of it occurring in the aquarium. They use the same breeding patterns as Corydoras.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Dianema urostriatum is 10 years.
Short description
Dianema urostriatum are best kept in groups of at least 3 fish; they are great for community tanks as they are a very peaceful species. Normally they will occupy the middle section of the water but will feed from the bottom. Hiding places need to be provided but Flagtail catfish also require swimming spaces at the front of the tank.