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Twig Catfish Farlowella vittata

Water: Freshwater

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Twig Catfish photo
Wikimedia Commons • Juan R. Lascorz • CC BY-SA 3.0
Twig Catfish photo
Wikimedia Commons • Casliber • CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Farlowella vittata
Origin region
South America
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
16.00
Minimum tank (L)
140
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore (algae)

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–26.0
pH
6.20–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

South America

Feeding

Herbivore (algae)

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg layer on glass/wood; male guards.

Notes

Very slender; needs mature biofilm.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:24:24
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:24:24
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