AUSTRALIAN EEL-TAILED CATFISH

●Scientific name: Neosilurus ater

●Pronunciation: Nee-oh-sil-yur-uss at-ur

●Size: To 42cm

●Origin: Northern Australia and southern New Guinea 6Habitat: Swift flowing rivers and streams

●Tank size: 300x60x60cm upwards

●Water requirements: Somewhere close to neutral water;

●.5-7.5pH

●Temperature: Tolerates 20-28°C, aim somewhere in the middle ●Temperament: Peaceful, sometimes shy, but will eat any fish or invertebrates that fit in its mouth

●Feeding: Not fussy, offer sinking pellets and plenty of live and frozen foods such as cockle, mussel and prawn

●Availability and cost: Rare finds indeed, expect to pay upwards of £75 for young fish