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Farlowella acus
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| Twig Catfish | |
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| Twig Catfish | |
| Species | Farlowella acus |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 20 °C 527.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
3-8 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Whiptail Catfish, Twig Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Acestra acus, Farlowella scolopacina, Loricaria scolopacina
[edit] Sexing
- A male F. acus has a broader snout with short bristles. Sometimes difficult to tell.
[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
- Has a shorter snout then F. gracillis.
