The Farlowella Catfish is an odd looking fish that tries to hide in its surroundings, they tend to blend with twigs and plants, this is how it got its other name a Twig Catfish. These are a peaceful fish but not recommended for beginners. They need to be kept in a tank with lots of driftwood, sticks and even roots so they can hide amongst. They can also be kept with other peaceful community fishes. Great for those who want to try and keep something with a little bit more challenge.
Common Name	Farlowella Catfish, Twig Catfish, Royal Whiptail, Royal Farlowella Catfish
Scientific Name	Farlowella Acus
Size	17 cm
Origin	Amazon Basin, Venezuela
Tank Setup	Community Setup, with lots of driftwoods and sticks.
Temperature	24 – 26 degrees
Feeding	Omnivore, prefers to eat algae and thrives on vegetable matter, like peas, lettuce and spinach. They can also be taught to take flakes and even frozen foods.
Gender	The females are a little bit more robust then the males, also the males nose is thicker and sometimes have whiskers.