Narrowfront tandan - Neosilurus ater

Scientific name: Neosilurus ater

Common name: Narrowfront tandan

Family: Plotosidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 45 - 50 cm (17.72 - 19.69 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.2 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 6 - 13°N (107.14 - 232.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 27 °C (69.8 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Oceania

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Narrowfront tandans are classed as carnivorous but they will accept other foods in the aquarium. Use quality flake or pellets and provide meaty foods in the form of shrimp pellets, blood worms and mysis.

Origin

Oceania; Narrowfront tandans are found in Northern Australia and New Guinea.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

As of yet, there are no reported cases of Neosilurus ater breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Neosilurus ater is 8-12 years.

Short description

Not a fussy fish to keep and a very peaceful species. Narrowfront tandans can even be kept with small tank mates but are best kept as single species specimens in each tank. Provide hiding places and a sandy substrate with some water flow. Be careful when handling these fish as they possess venomous spines on the pectoral and dorsal fins.

Pictures

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