Species Profile
Twig Catfish
Farlowella acus
Algae Eaterspeaceful
Adult size
7″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, biofilm, blanched veggies, sinking wafers
Notes
Looks like a twig or piece of driftwood; can be hard to spot in a planted tank. Shy and slow at feeding time, easily outcompeted by faster tankmates. Sensitive to water quality; needs an established mature tank.
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