Honeycomb Tatia (Centromochlus perugiae)

Scientific Name(s): Centromochlus perugiae, Tatia perugiae, Tatia reticularis

 

Common Name(s): Honeycomb Tatia, Oil woodcatfish

 

Family: Auchenipteridae

 

Species Type: South American Catfish

 

Maximum Size: 3 inches

 

Life Span: 5 years

 

Natural Habitat: South American rivers.

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom but goes all over at night.

 

Possible Tank Mates: Community fish.

 

Description: Though a bottom dwelling species, come dusk, they will traverse all strata of the water column--for such a non aerodynamic (or aquadynamic, if you will) body structure, they are surprisingly strong swimmers. When the tank lights go out, these fish seemingly spring to life. During daylight hours, it is possible to handle, and even remove individuals from the water without much resistance.

 

Temperature Range 76°F - 82°F

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pH Range 6 - 8

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Hardness 5° - 15°

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Breeding Information: Achieved in much the same way as loricariids--heavy feeding, supplemented by a sharp decrease in temperature, followed by a a gradual increase in temp. An internally fertilizing catfish, the female should be isolated following breeding. This fish is a cave spawner.

 

Sexing Information: Females tend to be broader and longer than males.

 

Diet: Carvivorus - does best with sinking worms type foods such as tubifex worms.

 

Temperment: Peaceful community fish.

 

Common Diseases: None

 

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Honeycomb Tatia (Centromochlus perugiae)