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Twig Catfish

Farlowella vittata

Twig Catfish (Farlowella vittata)
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Scientific name
Farlowella vittata
Family
Loricariidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Loricariidae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Farlowella agustini, Farlowella angosturae, Farlowella guaricensis, Farlowella roncallii

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
24–27 °C
pH
6–7
General hardness (GH)
3–10 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
15 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
81 L
Minimum tank (length)
90 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
Solitary
Swimming level
Bottom

Care

Care difficulty
Easy

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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