Twig catfish (Farlowella acus)

科: Loricariidae

Twig catfish(Farlowella acus)はSouth Americaに分布するLoricariidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 6.8–10 cm、水温 20–26 °C。

飼育条件

水温
20–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH硬度
5–18 dGH
成魚の体長
6.8–10 cm
最小水槽
120 L
泳ぐ水層
Middle of the water column
飼育難度
中級
性格
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
原産地
南美洲

種の概要

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.

原生環境

生息地
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
水流
Still to gentle current
溶存酸素
Moderate oxygen levels

レイアウトと設備

底床
Fine sand and gravel
流木・石組
Driftwood and smooth stones
水草
Hardy common aquarium plants

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
おすすめの混泳相手
  • Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
混泳しないほうがいい相手
  • Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い
Subtle external differences
繁殖方法
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer