Bumblebee Catfish

[Gill]

They are sooo cute.

So got 1 today.

Are they akin to the habits of Banjos or will they Be out in the open.

 

[CFC]

Which species is it? I presume you have the most commonly seen species Microglanis iheringi, these are a strictly nocturnal shy species which in a well furnished aquarium will rarely be seen.

 

[Gill]

I think they are the more common 1's. Yhey have cream and brown striping and theyhave the same shape as the Banjo's.

 

[CFC]

Bumblebee catfish arent usually shaped anything like banjo catfish I suggest going over to planet catfish and having a look through the cat e log to see which fish you have.

 

[tear-scar]

You BEST check up on this fish; I know of 2 species called "blumblebee catfish," and they are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from one another . . .

Leiocassis siamensis

Quick Stat:
Common Name: Bumblebee Catfish
Size: 5.5"
Habitat: Rivers and streams throughout Thailand
Diet: Omnivorous
Other Name: Barred Siamese Catfish
Temperment: Aggressive/Peaceful


different from:

Pseudopimelodus raninus raninus

Quick Stat:
Common Name: Bumblebee Catfish
Size: 5"
Habitat: Amazonian Areas of Peru and Brazil
Diet: Carnivorous
Temperament: Peaceful
Remark: Will devour any smaller fish.



As you can see, these two are not related at all! Check up on what you have!