Bumblebee Catfish
The bumblebee catfish is hardy fun to watch and easy to care for.
Bumblebee catfish. First the south american bumblebee catfish native to south america including areas from venezuela and across the amazon basin which is distinctive by a square shaped spot at the end of its caudal fin whereas the second type the asian bumblebee catfish has a triangle with the tip of the triangle pointed. Sometimes one of these tropical fish will have a light brown body instead of black. As a bottom feeder this is an incredibly important feature.
You can buy various pellets frozen foods shrimp and daphnia that can be fed to the bumblebee catfish. Bumblebee catfish have long cylindrical bodies that taper down a bit before the caudal fin. The bumblebee catfish is known for its beautiful pattern of black and yellow stripes.
Caves and crevices are essential for happy catfish so use rocks and driftwood to create areas for hiding. This has made it a popular choice for fish owners that have an aquarium full of tropical fish. Bumblebee catfish is a tiny fish that is popularly known as south american bumblebee fish.
The bumblebee catfish microglanis iheringi is a small catfish with a striking color pattern which is also known as the south american bumblebee catfish. The bumblebee catfish is a quite vibrant colored fish and very amusing to watch when it comes out of it s hiding hole to scavenge for food. The bumblebee catfish has fairly large splayed ventral fins that help them easily navigate the substrate.
Combined with an endearing face and peaceful temperament it s hard not to love this fish. Bumblebee catfish are carnivores who eat the larvae and insects they run into while they are out scavenging. These creatures are available in 2 types.
They can be found in the wild living in strong flowing waters in and around the amazon basin and are native to peru and colombia in addition to venezuela and many other areas of. First documented in 1912 by carl eigenmann. It was found in the waters of venezuela.
It can run into them during the night and devour them without hesitation. Its wide mouth also allows him to eat smaller fish species. The body of this fish fits with the traditional catfish build.
A great choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike this species has long been an aquarium favorite. Bumblebee catfish spend most of their time in this area of the tank so it d be easy for them to get scratched by sharp gravel especially with their lack of scales. Normally the bumblebee catfish is nocturnal and will only come out at night but if it becomes aware of food being present during the daytime it will come out and feed during the middle of the day and bury.
It s readily available in stores and is a delight to.