Spotted Pencil Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted Pencil Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other peaceful, small to medium-sized fish. Avoid housing with very large or aggressive species that might prey on them. Can be kept in groups of their own kind.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and dense planting. A soft, sandy substrate is preferred as they often burrow. Good water quality is crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-26°C (68-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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