Catfish

Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus)

Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Common Name(s) Cuckoo Catfish, Cuckoo Squeaker, Multi Punk Scientific Name Synodontis Multipunctatus Origin Lake Tanganyika, Africa Temperature 75-81°F (23.3-27.2°C) Size 10 in. (Maximum) Minimum Tank Size 50 Gal. Food & Diet Omnivore Lifespan Up to 15 years Water pH 7.8-8.8 Tank Mates Needs at least 3 cichlids of similar size Breeding Brood Parasitism (Egg-Laying) Common …

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Glass Catfish

Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Glass Catfish are not the easiest fish to care for, nor are they the hardiest fish that you can keep as they don’t do well with changes in their water parameters. The best way to care for Glass Catfish is to make sure that their care remains consistent. Establish a regular cleaning routine, monitor their water parameters frequently, and perform regular water changes to make sure that their tank remains suitable for them.

Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Euptera)

Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Euptera): Ultimate Care Guide

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The Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Euptera) is a species of catfish of the Mochokidae family, originally found in rivers and lakes of Central Africa, such as the White Nile river. These rivers have a rocky bottom, with an abundance of driftwood, large roots, and crevices, perfect for the Featherfin Catfish to hide from predators and scavenge …

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Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus)

Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus Pictus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Pictus Catfish have long, thin bodies that have a silvery skin that lacks scales and is covered in black spots. These spots are fairly evenly spaced along the body of the Pictus Catfish with less spotting on their bellies.They have large mouths, flat bodies, and barbels on their mouths. Barbels are whisker-like protrusions that come off of the mouth of the fish. Pictus Catfish use their barbels to help them find food in murky waters when visibility is low.

Sun Catfish (Horabagrus Brachysoma)

Sun Catfish (Horabagrus Brachysoma): Ultimate Care Guide

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The sun catfish is a beautiful creature of the sea. Its other names include: eclipse catfish, spotted Thai cat, Asian sun catfish, sunspot catfish, Indian sun catfish, Burmese sun catfish,  and Guather’s catfish. The sun catfish has many other names including the scientific name horabarus brachsoma. The large head and light colored eyes of this …

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Hoplo Catfish (Megalechis thoracata)

Hoplo Catfish (Megalechis thoracata): Ultimate Care Guide

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The Hoplo Catfish (Megalechis thoracata) is a medium-sized catfish, native to the South American tropics. They are hardy fish with a striking appearance, making them a favorite among those who have kept them. They are great for medium to large size aquarium setups. Preferring to dwell near the bottom of slow moving waters, Hoplo Catfish …

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Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus)

Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Are you looking for an interesting new addition to your aquarium?  If so, you may want to consider the Banjo Catfish!  This unique fish with its cool appearance and personality is sure to add excitement and intrigue to any tank.  They come from South America around Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.   They inhabit streams, ponds, and …

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Striped Raphael Catfish

Striped Raphael Catfish (Platydoras Armatulus): Care Guide

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Striped Raphael Catfish have a more rounded body shape with pointed heads and tails. They have beautiful striped silver and black bodies with flat bellies. Striped Catfish have 3 sets of barbels on their mouths. One set of barbels is located on the top lip, and the other 2 sets are located on the bottom. Barbels act like taste buds and help them find their food in murky waters. Striped Raphael Catfish also have spines on their backs, and sharp fins. The spines serve them as a form of defense against predators.