Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Striped or Humbug Raphael cat, Platydoras costatus

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Striped or Humbug Raphael cat

Family:	Doradidae
Species:	Platydoras costatus
Common Name:	Striped or Humbug Raphael cat
Size:	Up to 9.5 inches (24 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon, Tocantins, Parnaíba, Orinoco, Essequibo River basins.
Min Tank Size:	At least 55 gallons for adult.
Diet:	Omnivorous, Will take a variety of prepared foods, flake, frozen and live.
Behavior:	Peaceful and social with other large fish, will eat small fish.
Water:	Temperature of 74°F to 86°F (24°-30° C) , pH range: 5.8 – 7.5; dH range: 2 - 20
Care:	Easy, can adapt to most conditions.
Communities:	Do not keep with small fish.
Suitability:	Good for all with consideration for its size and requirements.
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