A camouflaged, bottom-hugging catfish that buries in sand and rests most of the day. Very peaceful and great for calm tanks.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy
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Adult size: ~4–6 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful (may eat tiny fish)
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Tank size: 20+ gallons
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Group size: 1+ (can be kept in small groups with space)
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Temperature: 77–82°F
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pH: 7.0–8.0
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
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Diet: Carnivore/omnivore (sinking wafers, frozen foods)
Tankmates
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Good: Peaceful community fish (not tiny), Corydoras, peaceful loaches
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Avoid: Very small fish/shrimp, aggressive fish, sharp gravel