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| Family: |
L oricariidae |
| Species: |
Farlowella acus |
| Common Name: |
Whiptail (Twig) Catfish |
| Size: |
Up to 6.3" (16 cm)
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| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Lake Valencia and Torito River, Venezuela. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Green and brown soft algae, cucumber, lettuce. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and timid.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 75 to 79ºF (24 to 26°C), pH range:
6.0 – 7.0; dH range: 3 - 8 |
| Care: |
Not easy to keep. There have been many reported unexplained death and would be best kept by keepers with experience with Farlowella or its cousin Sturisoma.
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| Communities: |
Best kept with other unobtrusive species such as Corys, small Characins and Rasboras. |
| Suitability: |
Experience required. |
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