Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish

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Scientific Name

Pareutropius buffei

Min. Tank Size

40 gallons

Personality

Peaceful

Temperature

75-82°F

pH

6.5-7.5/0-10°dGH

Size

3"

Diet

Omnivore

Breeding

Egglayer

Compatibility

Not recommended to be kept alone, it’s best kept with six or more of its own species; can be kept with peaceful Cyprinids, Characins, Livebearers, Dwarf Cichlids and other Catfish.

Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish

More commonly known as the Three Striped African Glass Catfish, the Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish is named for the unique shape of its tail. The lobes of the caudal fin are rounded and, unlike its relative Pareutropius debauwi, the caudal fin may also be ornamented with black stripes or spots. These Catfish have silver bodies decorated with three lateral stripes, the lowest of which is broken near the pelvic fin. The Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish is native to Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Benin and Guinea where it can be found in rivers and floodplains.

Tank Set-Up

Like most Catfish, this species prefers a tank setup that provides plenty of cover in the form of dense planting and driftwood. Dim lighting and dark substrate may also help these Catfish feel at home. To simulate the flowing water of their natural environment, set up a powerhead at one end of the tank, directing the water flow toward the open swimming space. Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish are a peaceful species that can be kept with most other fish except very large or aggressive species.

Feeding

Swallow-Tailed Glass Catfish are not fussy eaters in the home aquarium and a varied diet is important for keeping these fish in good health. Offer your Catfish a staple diet of live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, chopped earthworm and prawns. These fish may also accept dried prepared foods.

Breeding

Though breeding this species in the home aquarium is possible, it is not often achieved. These fish are egg-scatterers and thus prefer a breeding tank decorated with clumps of fine-leaved plants in which to deposit their eggs. These Catfish typically spawn in the morning and should be removed from the tank following spawning so they do not eat their own eggs. Each spawning may produce as many as 100 eggs.