Farlowella acus
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| Twig Catfish | |
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| Twig Catfish | |
| Species | Farlowella acus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 20.32 cm
6-8 " (15.2-20.3cm) |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 20 °C 527.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
3-8 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Whiptail Catfish, Twig Catfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Acestra acus, Farlowella scolopacina, Loricaria scolopacina
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- As many suckermouth Catfish do, Farlowellas spend much time sticking to the glass, plants, or othe decorations.
- They should not be kept with overly aggressive fish for they are relatively fragile despite their armor.
[edit] Diet
- Mostly vegetable matter such as cucumbers, zucchini, squash, or blanched lettuce, supplemented with small crustaceans like ghost shrimp or brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Farlowella acus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Twig Catfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Loricariidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 8 in (20.32 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 8 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.6 + |
| Maximum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 3 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Farlowella acus |


