This fish is known as
Berney’s Catfish and the correct latin name is
Arius berneyi. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Sea Catfish family. (
e) It's origin is
South Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species which requires a lot of space.
Berney's Catfish can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 5400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 837 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Berney's Catfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
You may keep these fish in freshwater aquariums as well.

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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 10:09:26 UTC 2007
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