A favorite for warm community tanks—spotted pattern with orange fins.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy
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Adult size: ~2.5 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful schooling catfish
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Tank size: 20+ gallons
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Group size: 6+
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Temperature: 77–80°F
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pH: 7.0–8.0
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
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Diet: Omnivore (sinking foods)
Tankmates
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Good: Discus/angel communities, tetras, rasboras, gouramis
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Avoid: Aggressive fish, sharp gravel