Catfish | Blue Channel Catfish

Scientific Name: Ictalurus furcatus Common Names: Blue Channel Catfish, High Fin Blue Catfish, Humpback Catfish, North American Blue Catfish Adult Size: 12 - 20 inches Life Expectancy: 20 years Habitat: North America Minimum Pond Size: 1000 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 34 - 90°F pH Range: 7.0 - 8.6 Hardness Range: 150ppm Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Channel catfish are very easy to feed in aquariums and will accept most meaty food that is offered for them. They eat primarily at night and will accept food in all waters levels. In the wild they feed on aquatic insects, crayfish, molluscs, crustaceans and other fish. Breeding & Spawning: Non guarder, brood hider. They will not tend the eggs.  Gender: When looking at them from the top of the tank, females will be thicker, wider.