Trachelyichthys decaradiatus

Alternative names

 * Spotted Driftwood Catfish

Sexing

 * Males have a modified anal fin, similar in that to the gonopodium of livebearers. Mature females will be more full in the belly if they are gravid.

Tank compatibility

 * A generally peaceful Catfish that does best with other South American fish species with similar requirements. May eat very small fish or fry however.

Diet

 * Will appreciate meaty foods like bloodworm, daphnia, earthworms, ghost shrimp and may also accept sinking pellets and flake.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Needs a spacious tank, prefers densely planted with plenty of hiding places combined with open swimming space and does not like very bright light.

Behaviour

 * A generally peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish.

Identification

 * A striking catfish with a straight spine and rounded belly with pointed dorsal fin. The body is cream-yellow in colour with several large dark brown-black spots and blotches. It has three sets of barbels around its mouth. It can be mistaken for Trachelyichthys exilis, but T.decaradiatus's eyes are set further forward on the head.