A peaceful omnivorous catfish native to the Congo river basin. They are a hardy and long lived catfish growing up to 17 Cm’s at full maturity. They are suitable for most community tanks provided there is plenty of cover and hides - we advise caution against housing with smaller fish like Neon Tetras as they may be consumed.
Tank requirements: Heavily planted, lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22 - 26 Celsius
PH: 6.0 - 7.5 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 3 - 15 DKH
General Hardness: 5 - 15 GDH
A peaceful omnivorous catfish native to the Congo river basin. They are a hardy and long lived catfish growing up to 17 Cm’s at full maturity. They are suitable for most community tanks provided there is plenty of cover and hides - we advise caution against housing with smaller fish like Neon Tetras as they may be consumed.
Tank requirements: Heavily planted, lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22 - 26 Celsius
PH: 6.0 - 7.5 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 3 - 15 DKH
General Hardness: 5 - 15 GDH
