Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Farlowella Catfish

Farlowella Acus (Farlowella acus )

Synonyms:	Twig Catfish, Needle Catfish	(Click to enlarge) Image of a farlowella species. Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 6-10" (15-25 cm) Temp: 76-80 F (25-27 C) Tank: 24 " (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Cooler water, current enjoyed.
Diet:	Algae, Algae tablets and sinking foods. Also like Romaine Lettuce and Zucchinni
Breeding:	In tubes, males have bristles. Vegetable foods a must for new fry.
Sociability:	Can be kept in pairs, but 2 males will fight, and the smaller will likely starve.
Related Spec:	Farlowella gracilis
Special Info:	Watch out when netting this fish. Its armour makes it very stiff, so be careful to not bend the fish.