Twig catfish (Farlowella acus) es un loricariidae de South America; alcanza 6.8–10 cm a 20–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
20–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
Dureza GH
5–18 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6.8–10 cm
Tanque mínimo
120 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origen
南美洲
Descripción de la especie
Loricariidae species Farlowella acus comes from 南美洲. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 6.8–10 cm. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 20–26 °C at pH 6–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate oxygen levels
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Fine sand and gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plantas
Hardy common aquarium plants
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Dieta
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
Compañeros recomendados
Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Evitar con
Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom