Bumblebee Catfish

Microglanis iheringi

A small, banded yellow-and-black nocturnal catfish.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

70–77°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

4–15 dGH

Max size

3 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

4-5 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Common

Origin

South America (Venezuela, Colombia)

A secretive bottom-dweller that hides in caves by day and hunts at night. Peaceful with fish too big to swallow, but it will eat very small tankmates. Provide caves and feed after lights-out.