Live Fish – Sucking Catfish Golden – 5cm
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Description
Description
Also known as the Algae Eater, this bottom scavenger is very popular as it is extremely hardy. Suitable for both tropical and temperate tanks. They can reach almost 30cm fully grown and can live for 5+ years given good tank conditions. Large specimens can be territorial and may damage large slow-moving fish.
Features of Sucking Catfish:
- A big suckermouth, which it uses for scraping algae and clinging to objects
- Easy to care for, suitable for both tropical and temperate tanks
- Has no scales and named for their prominent barbels.
Feeding :
Algae eater, that will eat dry or frozen food, but prefers vegetable matter. As it is a bottom feeder, ensure that enough food reaches it. Sinking pellets are a useful feeding option.
Additional Information
- Keeping Difficulty : Beginner
- Temperament : Mostly peaceful, community fish
- Max Size : 20cm
Preferred Water Parameters :
- Water Temperature : 22-26°C
- pH Level : 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness : Soft – Moderate (50 – 100ppm)
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