Instructions
Keep your Twig catfish in a large fish tank with a few other fish and none that are extremely territorial. Include plantings, sandy soil and bogwood in the tank. Keep the lights dim. Place a guard on the heater in the tank as twig catfish will latch on to heaters.
Keep the water quality at a high level for your twig catfish. Maintain the tank water temperature between 75.2 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the water pH between 6 and 7. Put water hardness levels between 3 to 10 degrees H. Keep the current low.
Provide food at least once a day in the evening. Feed your twig catfish algae wafers and sinking pellets, as well as vegetables such as zucchini, kale, blanched spinach and cucumber slices. Keep some algae in the tank for feeding your twig catfish. Allow some pollution in the tank to produce infusoria.
How to Care for Twig Catfish
The twig catfish (Farlowella vittata) is known for being shy, and it does not play well with aggressive fish. Originating in Brazil, the nocturnal twig catfish is not the easiest fish to raise. Your twig catfish can reach as long as 15 centimeters, but the biggest concern is making sure your catfish eats enough. With its gentle demeanor, twig catfish won't compete with other fish for food. However, if you provide a mature tank, filled with plenty of plants and algae to feed on, you can create the best possible environment for this fish.