Minimum tank 30 gallons for common Farlowella in a mature tank with wood and plants.
Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C) for commonly traded Farlowella
Water For common Farlowella, pH 6.0–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.
Tankmates and setup*
Shy and peaceful. Provide good oxygenation and plenty of surfaces for grazing. Choose calm tankmates and ask which species we have.
* Temperament varies by fish and setup.
Feeding
Keep established biofilm to graze. Offer a small piece of Hikari Algae Wafers or blanched vegetables if they take it, and watch that the fish eats.
The photo shows Farlowella vittata, one type of twig catfish. Ask us which species is available. Reference photo by CONTERALLY at Italian Wikipedia. Original photo · CC BY 3.0
