Microglanis iheringi
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
22° - 27 °C
Max size
7 cm
Min tank
75 L
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A small banded catfish that spends the day wedged into caves and emerges at night. Peaceful toward anything it cannot swallow; provide plenty of hiding places.
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Everything you need to keep Bumblebee Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Bumblebee Catfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 22–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Bumblebee Catfish is carnivore — sinking foods, frozen. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Bumblebee Catfish is generally shy, nocturnal. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized shy, nocturnal tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Bumblebee Catfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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