Barbour's Pencil Catfish Aquarium Care Guide
Trichomycterus barbouri
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very small, peaceful, non-competitive fish. Avoid larger or aggressive tankmates.
- Special requirements: Requires highly oxygenated water with strong current, numerous hiding places (rocks, driftwood), and a fine sand or gravel substrate. Sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 6.0-7.5
- Hardness
- 2-15 dGH
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