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Catfish
Catfish are a very varied group. There are catfish
in almost every stream or river, pond or lake. They vary greatly
in size, ranging from less then an inch long to over 5 feet.
| Common
Characteristics: |
| Food: |
Some
carnivore, some herbivores. All need supplemental feeding,
and should not be just considered clean up crew. |
| Breeding: |
As
varied as the animals themselves. Many plecos are harder
due to their size, and some catfish such as many cories
are very easy. |
| Water
Parameters: |
Plecos, and Corydoras mainly prefer 70-80 F water,
with a neutral to acidic soft quality.
Synodontis prefer harder more alkaline waters.
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| Temperament: |
Some
are very unaggressive, while others will be the ruler
of the tank. |
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| Origins: |
South
America, North America, Asia, Africa |
| A Few
Exceptions: |
Rubber
Pleco: Likes cooler water. Should be housed with
smaller cool water schooling fish.Also quite aggressive with
its own kind.
Common Pleco: A good algae eater, but watch out for
the size. Plecos can and will reach 14 inches, if well fed.
They do not eat aquarium detritus, and prefer vegetables and
algae wafers.
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| Examples
of Catfish: |
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