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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish: Species Profile & Care Guide

The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) is a captivating species native to the river basins of South America, particularly thriving in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Paraná Rivers. Characterized by its elongated body, striking striped pattern resembling a tiger’s coat, and distinctive shovel-shaped nose, which aids in its hunting and navigating the murky river waters, this […]

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Whiptail Catfish: Types and Care Guide

To those outside of the Aquarium Hobby, owning a catfish may seem like an odd notion. For a large subset of people, Catfish are mainly known as food. Those people have no idea just how amazing and interesting owning a catfish can be. Those that are somewhat new to the Hobby Aquarium hobby may also

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Otocinclus Catfish: Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Otocinclus, Otocinclus Catfish, Oto Catfish, Oto fish, Dwarf Suckers Scientific Name Otocinclus arnoldi Otocinclus batmani Otocinclus bororo Otocinclus caxarari Otocinclus cocama Otocinclus flexilis Otocinclus hasemani Otocinclus hoppei Otocinclus huaorani Otocinclus juruenae Otocinclus macrospilus Otocinclus mangaba Otocinclus mariae Otocinclus mimulus Otocinclus mura Otocinclus tapirape Otocinclus vestitus Otocinclus vittatus Otocinclus xakriaba Origin South America Temperature

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Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Cuckoo Catfish, Cuckoo Squeaker, Multi Punk Scientific Name Synodontis Multipunctatus Origin Lake Tanganyika, Africa Temperature 75-81°F (23.3-27.2°C) Size 10 in. (Maximum) Minimum Tank Size 50 Gal. Food & Diet Omnivore Lifespan Up to 15 years Water pH 7.8-8.8 Tank Mates Needs at least 3 cichlids of similar size Breeding Brood Parasitism (Egg-Laying) Common

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Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus): Ultimate Care Guide

Glass Catfish are not the easiest fish to care for, nor are they the hardiest fish that you can keep as they don’t do well with changes in their water parameters. The best way to care for Glass Catfish is to make sure that their care remains consistent. Establish a regular cleaning routine, monitor their water parameters frequently, and perform regular water changes to make sure that their tank remains suitable for them.

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Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis Nigriventris): Ultimate Care Guide

Catfish are a very popular fish species around the world. They usually can’t be kept in home aquariums because they are colossal when fully grown. Many people would love to have a smaller catfish in a home tank – enter the Upside Down Catfish. The Upside Down Catfish is smaller enough when fully grown to

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Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Euptera): Ultimate Care Guide

The Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Euptera) is a species of catfish of the Mochokidae family, originally found in rivers and lakes of Central Africa, such as the White Nile river. These rivers have a rocky bottom, with an abundance of driftwood, large roots, and crevices, perfect for the Featherfin Catfish to hide from predators and scavenge

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Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus Pictus): Ultimate Care Guide

Pictus Catfish have long, thin bodies that have a silvery skin that lacks scales and is covered in black spots. These spots are fairly evenly spaced along the body of the Pictus Catfish with less spotting on their bellies.They have large mouths, flat bodies, and barbels on their mouths. Barbels are whisker-like protrusions that come off of the mouth of the fish. Pictus Catfish use their barbels to help them find food in murky waters when visibility is low.

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Sun Catfish (Horabagrus Brachysoma): Ultimate Care Guide

The sun catfish is a beautiful creature of the sea. Its other names include: eclipse catfish, spotted Thai cat, Asian sun catfish, sunspot catfish, Indian sun catfish, Burmese sun catfish, and Guather’s catfish. The sun catfish has many other names including the scientific name horabarus brachsoma. The large head and light colored eyes of this

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Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni): Ultimate Care Guide

Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni) is a non-aggressive dwarf species of catfish originating in Asia. They are predominantly found in the slow-moving bodies of water in India and Bangladesh. Some common names that Stone Catfish are known by include Asian Stone Catfish, Moth Catfish, and Anchor Catfish. Many of these names are derived from their appearance,

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