Sailfin Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sailfin Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 125 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other fish, but can become territorial with other plecos or bottom-dwellers as they mature. Avoid housing with very small, slow-moving fish that could be accidentally injured by their large size or powerful suction mouth.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample hiding places (caves, driftwood). A strong filtration system is essential due to their large waste production. Provide plenty of vegetable matter, such as blanched zucchini, cucumber, and algae wafers, in addition to driftwood for rasping, which aids digestion. They are known to consume live plants.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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