Spotted Talking Catfish Care Guide
Agamyxis pectinifrons
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Bioload Score
4600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH Range
- 5.8 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 114L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivorous bottom-feeder that eats insect larvae, crustaceans, worms, small aquatic animals and plant material.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, medium-sized barbs, peaceful cichlids, gouramis and other similarly sized non-aggressive catfish.
Good to Know
The Spotted Talking Catfish can produce audible grunting or croaking sounds by rubbing its fin spines against its body and vibrating its swim bladder.
Gender Differences
Males and females are difficult to distinguish, although mature females are often slightly plumper than males.
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