Two Spot Catfish
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Scientific Name: Mystus bimaculatus Price: Upon Request Origin: Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia and Malaysia Family: Bagridae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: Two Spot Mystus, Two Spot Pink Pim, Mystus bimaculatus |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 22 - 27 ℃
pH: 6 - 7.5
GH: 8 - 20
Max size: 15 cm
Min Tank size: 100 Ltr
Position in Aqua: Bottom swimmer
Description
The base colour of the body and head is described as being uniform pale brown to almost pale pink in juvenile specimens. The colour tends to pale towards the belly region. This catfish is described as having two dark spots along the body with one being situated behind the head, and the other on the caudal peduncle, both of which are bordered with white colouration. As the fish matures these spots especially the one at the base of the caudal fin tend to fade. The remaining fins are described as being clear to yellowish in colour.
Food
Two Spot Catfish is an unfussy feeder and will accept most small live, frozen and dried foods. Feed a varied diet to keep the fish in good health and displaying their best colours.
Breeding
It has been bred in captivity but only via the use of hormone injections by commercial breeders. To achieve a successful natural spawn, one would need to set up a species tank with very acidic (pH 4.0-5.0) water of zero hardness and a layer of peat as substrate. Once the fish are in condition, it is suggested that substantial daily water changes with water of the same chemistry, but of a lower temperature than that in the aquarium, may trigger spawning.
Compatible with
These wonderful fish get along with most tankmates. When properly fed, they very rarely attempt to eat even the fry of other fishes. Ideal tankmates would be Pearl Gouramis, Glass (Krytopterus catfish), and blackwater Rasbora spp.
Note
As with most other species of catfish the males tend to be more slender than the females. It is documented that the males have small fleshy appendages just prior to the anal fin which have a sexual function.