Dwarf Giraffe Catfish Care Guide
Notoglanidium macrostoma
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Bioload Score
9000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 210L (55 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live and frozen foods like worms and small fish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with larger species that can accommodate its size and dietary needs.
Good to Know
Dwarf Giraffe Catfish are unique for their elongated body and pattern, resembling a giraffe's spots.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish genders outside of breeding conditions.
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