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Crystal-eyed catfish Profile

Hemibagrus wyckii

ℹ️ Overview

The Crystal-eyed catfish, a species notable for its distinctive appearance, features a predominantly dark body accented with a captivating crystal-like shimmer in its eyes, which greatly contributes to its allure. Native to the freshwater environments of South America, it exhibits a sleek, streamlined shape characteristic of many catfish. Despite its striking looks, it is not as widely recognized or as prevalent in the aquarium hobby compared to other catfish species, possibly due to rarity, habitat specificity, or care requirements.

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  • AffordabilityExpensive
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH6.0 - 7.5
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityVery Rare
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 36 data points

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