The Marbled Akysis Catfish (Akysis prashadi, also known as the Burmese marble catfish or Indawgyi stream catfish) is a rare, small nano catfish native to fast-flowing, cool streams in Myanmar and India.
Key Characteristics
• Size: Reaches a maximum length of about 5.5 to 6.2 cm (roughly 2.2 to 2.4 inches).
• Appearance: Features a cryptic marbled pattern with dark brown or black patches over a lighter tan, cream, or yellow background. It possesses a tuberculate (bumpy) skin and lacks a swim bladder.
• Behavior: A peaceful, reclusive, and nocturnal bottom-dweller. It can be kept singly or in small groups.
• Defenses: Equipped with venomous pectoral and dorsal spines capable of delivering a painful sting. Handle with care.
Aquarium Care & Requirements
• Tank Size: Minimum base size around 45 × 30 cm (~41 liters / 10 gallons) for a small group or individual.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 16.5°C to 24°C (cool, well-oxygenated water)
• pH: 6.0 to 7.2
• Hardness: 2–12 dGH
• Flow & Substrate: Prefers a soft sandy or fine gravel substrate, rounded stones, driftwood, leaf litter, and a moderate-to-strong current (such as using a powerhead) to mimic its native stream habitat.
• Diet: A nocturnal micro-predator/scavenger. It readily accepts sinking micro-pellets, frozen or live bloodworms, daphnia, tubifex, and brine shrimp fed during low-light hours.
• Tank Mates: Best paired with other peaceful small species like small rasboras, tetras, balitorine loaches, or dwarf shrimp and snails.
SKU: RT-917
