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<b>Common Names:</b> Giraffe Nosed Catfish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Auchenoglanis occidentalis</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Bagridae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.8 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 75-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-15 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 15+ years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 18 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 125g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> There is currently no documented information on the breeding habits of the Giraffe Nosed Catfish.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with fish too large to fit in it's mouth.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> A warm, stable temperature, and plenty of rocks and plants
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Africa
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