Species Profile
Twig Catfish
Farlowella acus
Algae Eaterspeaceful
Adult size
7″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, biofilm, blanched veggies, sinking wafers
Notes
Looks like a piece of driftwood. Shy and slow — easily outcompeted at feeding time. Sensitive to water quality.
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