| Family: |
Claroteidae |
| Species: |
Clarotes laticeps |
| Common Name: |
Widehead catfish |
| Size: |
Up to 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Africa: Nile, Niger, Senegal, Bénoué, and Volta
Rivers; also in Lake Chad. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
|
Min Tank Size: |
At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for
mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, Feeds on crustaceans, insects, mollusks
and fish. Will accept large pellets and meaty frozen and freezed
dried food. |
| Behavior: |
Active predator will eat anything it cvan fit into
its' mouth. |
| Water: |
Temperature of 68°F to 78°F (20°-26° C) , pH range:
5.8 – 8.0 |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Best in species tank but you could try very large
cichlids and catfish. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
