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White-bridled Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Hisonotus leucofrenatus

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Keeping White-bridled Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
  • Compatibility: Excellent with other peaceful, small to medium-sized fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or very large fish that might view them as prey. Compatible with other small Loricariids, tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places, such as driftwood, rocks, and dense plant cover. A mature biofilm is crucial for their grazing. Good water quality with moderate flow is essential. They are sensitive to poor water conditions and sudden changes in parameters. Provide supplemental vegetable matter like blanched zucchini, cucumber, or algae wafers.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
6.0-7.5
Hardness
2-15 dGH

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