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Catfish
Farlowella Catfish (Farlowella gracilis )
| Synonyms: | Twig Catfish, Needle Catfish |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 6-10"
(15-25 cm) Temp: 76-80 F (25-28 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 acus |
| Special Info: | Watch out when netting this fish. Its armour makes it very stiff, so be careful to not bend the fish. |
