Aguaruna

Muscular catfish or Aguaruna, scientific name Aguarunichthys torosus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Pimelod or Flathead catfishes). The second name of this species is given in honor of the tribe of Indians living in the Peruvian jungle on the Marañon River, where researchers first discovered this catfish. Compared to other carnivorous predatory fish, it is quite easy to keep under certain conditions, however, it is not recommended for beginner aquarists.

Arealas

It originates from South America from the Marañon River basin in the upper Amazon basin, which flows mainly through the territory of Peru and Ecuador. Inhabits various biotopes – fast rivers flowing down from the mountains, as well as floodplain lakes and backwaters along the main riverbed.

Trumpa informacija:

• Akvariumo tūris – nuo ​​500 litrų.
• Temperatūra – 22-27°C
• Vertė pH — 5.8–7.2
• Vandens kietumas – 5–15 dGH
• Pagrindo tipas – bet koks
• Apšvietimas – bet koks
• sūrus vanduo – ne
• Vandens judėjimas – lengvas arba vidutinis
• Žuvies dydis iki 34 cm.
• Dieta – skęstantis maistas mėsėdžiams
• Temperamentas – nesvetingas
• Turinio singlas

Aprašymas

Adult individuals reach a length of up to 34 cm. Catfish has an elongated massive body with a small flat head with six sensitive antennae. The fins are not big. The coloration is light with numerous dark specks.

maistas

Predator, in nature feeds on other fish. In aquariums, adapts to alternative foods. You can serve specialized food for carnivorous species, earthworms, shrimp meat, mussels, strips of white fish. Feed 2-3 times a week.

Akvariumo priežiūra ir priežiūra, sutvarkymas

The optimal size of the aquarium for one catfish starts from 500 liters. Decoration does not really matter when keeping a Muscular catfish, the main thing is to provide a lot of free space. It is much more important to ensure high water quality within acceptable ranges of temperatures and values ​​of hydrochemical parameters. It is impossible to allow the accumulation of organic waste (food residues and excrement), which, due to the peculiarities of the diet, pollute the water very much. The stability of the habitat and the ecological balance inside the aquarium depends on the regularity of the mandatory maintenance procedures and the smooth operation of the equipment, primarily the filtration system.

Elgesys ir suderinamumas

Not a very friendly species, in conditions of lack of space, it will compete with relatives and other large bottom fish for territory and food resources. The smaller the space, the more aggressive the behavior becomes. Any small fish will be potential prey, so they should be excluded.

Žuvų ligos

Daugumos ligų priežastis yra netinkamos sulaikymo sąlygos. Stabili buveinė bus sėkmingo išlaikymo raktas. Pasireiškus ligos simptomams, pirmiausia reikia patikrinti vandens kokybę ir, nustačius nukrypimų, imtis priemonių situacijai taisyti. Jei simptomai išlieka ar net pablogėja, reikės medicininės pagalbos. Daugiau apie simptomus ir gydymą skaitykite skyriuje Akvariumo žuvų ligos.