[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Catfish – Bar-tailed Bagrid (Mystus micracanthus)

Both common names apply equally well to this attractive, modest-sized catfish. Owing to a golden anterior border, the black body spot, in particular, stands out beautifully against the pink body color. When kept under correct aquaria conditions, this fish can turn a beautiful deep red-brown.

Other common name

• Two-spot Pink Bagrid

Family

• Bagridae

Distribution

• Borneo, Java, Sumatra, and Thailand.

Size

• Around 6in (15cm).

Behavior

• Does well with similar-sized tankmates, but may prey on small fish.

Diet

• Some commercial formulations accepted, but livetoods preferred.

Aquarium

• Spacious, well filtered, with open swimming areas and hiding places. Water chemistry not critical. Temperature range: 68-79 F (20-26 C).

Breeding

• No documented accounts currently available.