Tandanus tandanus
| Common Names: | Dewfish Eel-Tailed Catfish Freshwater Catfish Tandan |
| Synonyms: | Plotosus tandanus |
| Family: | Plotosidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Australia; Australia |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; As they become larger they become predatory towards smaller fish. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; A good quality flake food, also a good variety of live food such as Yabbies, shrimps, molluscs and other organisms from the bottom. |
| Care: | They require hiding places such as PVC pipes or slate/stonework as this is a shy species and such a set-up will make this species feel more secure in its surroundings. A large aquarium will be needed also as they can get very large. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 80cm (31.5") Female: 80cm (31.5") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Not Specidied |
| Gender: | Hard to determine. |
| Breeding: | Not accomplished in an aquarium. But in their natural habitat they lay their eggs in the warmer months in shallow areas with good water flow. |
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| Comments: | Sold as a freshwater fish in Australia. Be careful when handleing this fish as the leading edge of the fins have spines that can give you a nasty jab. |
| Main Colours: | Grey, Black |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | r0b3y |
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