South American Bumblebee Catfish Care Guide
Microglanis iheringi
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Bioload Score
6000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 8 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
A carnivorous bottom-feeder that eats insect larvae, small crustaceans, worms and other meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful, similarly sized tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras and other non-aggressive South American community fish.
Good to Know
Microglanis iheringi is a small South American catfish whose bold black-and-yellow pattern gives it the common name Bumblebee Catfish.
Gender Differences
Females are generally broader-bodied than males when mature, although the sexes can be difficult to distinguish reliably.
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