Tandanus tandanus
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Common Names:
| Dewfish
Eel-Tailed Catfish
Freshwater Catfish
Tandan |
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Synonyms:
| Plotosus tandanus |
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Category:
| Catfish_and_Bottom_Feeders |
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Distribution:
| Australia; Australia |
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Main Ecosystem:
| Stream; Stream |
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Temperament:
| Peaceful; As they become larger they become predatory towards smaller fish.
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Diet:
| Carnivore; A good quality flake food, also a good variety of live food such as Yabbies, shrimps, molluscs and other organisms from the bottom.
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Care:
| They require hiding places such as PVC pipes or slate/stonework as this is a shy species and such a set-up will make this species feel more secure in its surroundings. A large aquarium will be needed also as they can get very large.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 80cm
(31.5")
Female: 80cm
(31.5")
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Water Region:
| Bottom; Bottom |
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Gender:
| Hard to determine.
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Breeding:
| Not accomplished in an aquarium. But in their natural habitat they lay their eggs in the warmer months in shallow areas with good water flow.
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Comments:
| Sold as a freshwater fish in Australia. Be careful when handleing this fish as the leading edge of the fins have spines that can give you a nasty jab.
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Main Colours:
| Grey,
Black |
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