£65.00
The Pseudodoras Niger is known from lakes, rivers, and streams with muddy or sandy substrates. This hefty, characterful bottom-dweller requires a very spacious aquarium with a soft sand substrate. The footprint of the tank (length and width) is much more important than the height, so always aim for a tank as long and wide as possible.
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Pseudodoras Niger is a popular aquarium fish species. In the hobby, it goes by many names, including black talking catfish, razorback catfish, mother of snails catfish, ripsaw catfish, and black doradid. This species grows to a large size and are often bought by unsuspecting aquarists when small. They will rapidly outgrow smaller tanks, so the aquarium should be as large as possible. Pseudodoras Niger is especially light shy and should be provided with sheltered areas to hide. Although these fish are peaceful, very small tankmates are still at risk of being eaten. This species readily accepts prepared foods. Offer a varied selection of meaty foods. Smaller specimens will take bloodworm, Mysis shrimp, chopped seafood etc. Larger specimens will enjoy earthworms, cockles, mussels, prawns, crab/crayfish meat etc. Various types of sinking catfish pellets/wafers will also be taken with gusto. Sinking carnivore pellets are particularly relished.
