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Akysis prashadi

Akysis prashadi

Also known as stream catfish, burmese stream catfish, akysis catfish

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A tiny, secretive stream catfish with a mottled brown and cream body, rough skin and four pairs of barbels. It is kept by catfish enthusiasts who enjoy small, unusual species for stream-style tanks with sand, pebbles and leaf litter.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

20 to 25 °C

pH

6.5 to 7.5

Smallest tank

40 litres

Keep as

Group of 3 or more

Diet

Carnivore: small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, plus sinking pellets

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

3 to 5 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Myanmar (Irrawaddy and Sittang basins)

Breeding

Captive breeding has rarely been reported and little is known about its reproduction. Most specimens in the trade are wild caught.

Good to know

Very shy and mostly nocturnal, so it may starve beside boisterous feeders; offer food after lights out. Needs clean, well-oxygenated water with some current.