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Common name: Slender Madtom
Scientific name: Noturus exilis
Family: Ictaluridae
Maximum size: 4-6''
Origin: Northern Ozark Rivers, Missouri
Care: Care for Slender Madtoms is relatively easy. They prefer medium to hard water and can withstand temperatures from 40-80 F. Smaller grained gravel or sand is preferred as larger sharp substrate can injure the fish. Provided plenty of hiding spots - caves, ledges, and driftwood are greatly appreciated. Slenders, as with all other Madtoms are nocturnal; however, comparatively to other Madtoms, they are much more active during the day. This is especially true during feeding.
Minimum Tank Size: 30gal
Tank-mates: Madtoms are peaceful fish, and do well in most peaceful community tanks. They can make a snack out of smaller fish...Although this is unlikely do to their size. They do well with others of their own kind, granted there is enough room.
Feeding: Will eat a wide variety of food. Flakes, algae wafers, live/frozen food are eaten very readily. They will even eat from your hand given time.
Will post pictures when available
Scientific name: Noturus exilis
Family: Ictaluridae
Maximum size: 4-6''
Origin: Northern Ozark Rivers, Missouri
Care: Care for Slender Madtoms is relatively easy. They prefer medium to hard water and can withstand temperatures from 40-80 F. Smaller grained gravel or sand is preferred as larger sharp substrate can injure the fish. Provided plenty of hiding spots - caves, ledges, and driftwood are greatly appreciated. Slenders, as with all other Madtoms are nocturnal; however, comparatively to other Madtoms, they are much more active during the day. This is especially true during feeding.
Minimum Tank Size: 30gal
Tank-mates: Madtoms are peaceful fish, and do well in most peaceful community tanks. They can make a snack out of smaller fish...Although this is unlikely do to their size. They do well with others of their own kind, granted there is enough room.
Feeding: Will eat a wide variety of food. Flakes, algae wafers, live/frozen food are eaten very readily. They will even eat from your hand given time.
Will post pictures when available