#raphael catfish

[the-fall-of-the-spinning-phantom]

Catfish are really cool

[mykeowns]

[mykeowns]

[aquadraco20]

Zebra Pleco Alternative

Love the look of a zebra pleco but dont want to spend $700 or more? Then let me introduce you to a fish that is not only less expensive, but also doesnt grow 2 feet long!

***EDIT: I just learned that zebras are actually a dwarf species that max out at 3.5 inches long. They do not grow to be 2 feet.

Meet the striped Raphael catfish, aka the Humbug catfish:

On average, these guys will grow to be about 6 inches, but there are reports of them reaching as much as 9.6 inches, although this is rare. They love to hide, get along well with fish that aren't small enough to eat, and require temperatures around 76-86°F.

[okaymagpie]

Bumblebee catfish thought the raph’s whole clam was just for him, so we compromised and I cut it in half. I’m going to be measuring for the 75 soon and drawing out what kind of scape I want for it.

[okaymagpie]

Spiny Loaf

[okaymagpie]

Striped Raphael Catfish

[itsinmygenes]

In honor of my fallen catfish