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Common Name/s: Twig (Cat)Fish
Scientific Name: Farlowella Acus
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: Venezuela
Natural Environment: Slow moving streams.
Size: 8in or 20cm
pH: 6.5-7.5
Temperature: 22-26C or 72-79F
Diet: Algae and plants.
Tempermant: Shy and reclusive. Not an active fish.
Tank Requirements: Farlowella Acus requires good, stable water conditions and is prone to dying if these are not maintained. Needs a heavily planted tank with preferably broad leaved plants (mine likes to lie on these) and a fair bit of algae for it to consume. Should not be kept with hyperactive, boisterous fish. Also because of its' size it needs a reasonably large tank. Not for new setups.
Scientific Name: Farlowella Acus
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: Venezuela
Natural Environment: Slow moving streams.
Size: 8in or 20cm
pH: 6.5-7.5
Temperature: 22-26C or 72-79F
Diet: Algae and plants.
Tempermant: Shy and reclusive. Not an active fish.
Tank Requirements: Farlowella Acus requires good, stable water conditions and is prone to dying if these are not maintained. Needs a heavily planted tank with preferably broad leaved plants (mine likes to lie on these) and a fair bit of algae for it to consume. Should not be kept with hyperactive, boisterous fish. Also because of its' size it needs a reasonably large tank. Not for new setups.
