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The Farlowella Cat is one of the sucker mouth catfish and may also be referred to as the Panama Sturisoma. The male's first dorsal fin is long and it has facial "whiskers." The female does not have "whiskers" and the dorsal fin is a little shorter. The Farlowella Cat comes from fast flowing rivers in South America.
A minimum of a 30-gallon tank is recommended to house this fish. Plants and rocks should be utilized but numerous hiding spaces are not required. The Farlowella Cat requires high aeration with sufficient filtration.
These fish have bred successfully in aquariums. Spawning occurs on flat or open surfaces, with the female laying about 60 yellow to brown eggs. The male will guard the eggs as they darken. The eggs hatch in about one week and the fry need to be fed blanched spinach and small pieces of pellet food.
In addition to the left over flake food it will scavenge from the bottom, the Farlowella Cat should also be fed sinking catfish pellets and algae wafers to maintain proper health.
Ideal tank mates include: Angelfish, Discus, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Tetras, Rasboras, Gouramis, Rainbowfish and peaceful scavengers.
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Name: Farlowella Cat (Sturisoma sp.)
Family: Loricariidae Range: South America Size: Up to 8 inches Diet: Herbivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Plants, rocks Tank Conditions: 70-78°F; pH 6.8-7.4; dH 8-10 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallons Light: Medium Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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