A peaceful fish that enjoys low light levels and can be kept in the community aquarium. The common name comes from the odd sounds the fish makes. A well planted aquarium with a few rocks and other hiding places will suit this species.
HABITAT: Rivers on Brazil, Peru and Guyana.
Family: Doradidae
Species: Amblydoras hancocki
Compatibility: Livebearers, Tetras, Barbs, […]

Requires a minimum tank of 70 gallons with a sand bottom, well-planted with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. Dense leafy vegetation such as provided by large clumps of Java fern or Amazon swords are ideally with narrow cracks or holes in between rocks or wood. Non aggressive and sociable with […]

The Giraffe Nosed Catfish comes from lake and river systems located throughout Africa. It has a large head and is a marbled or spotted gray with a few black spots arranged in a line.
A 125 gallon or larger aquarium is required for this catfish due to the large size. Provide an aquarium with a […]

The Jaguar Catfish is a carnivorous fish from South America and gets it’s name from the cat-like pattern of brown spots on a light colored body. It is a very attractive fish, especially when fully grown.
A planted tank, of at least 50 gallons, with plenty of hiding spaces provided by rocks and driftwood is […]

Also known as the Duckbill or Duckbeak Catfish, this South American catfish is a peaceful candidate for the home aquarium. Its slender body and long antennas make for an impressive specimen for a larger tank.The Lima Shovel-Nosed Cat requires a larger tank with a minimum of 180 gallons. Because of its high activity, it has […]

The Ornate Chaca Chaca Catfish comes from lake and river systems located throughout India. It has a large, flat head and is brown in color with mottled black markings, giving the fish a leaf-like appearance. The mouth of this catfish is very large and should not be housed with any fish that it may […]

The Ornate Pimelodus Catfish is a long, slender catfish that comes from the regions of South America. It will eat smaller fish in a community tank, so placement with larger fish is recommended. The head has semi-long antennas that help with feeding and also aid in maneuvering in the tank setting.
A heavily planted tank […]

 The Pictus Cat is part of the antenna catfishes and usually has a pale to gray body with a black spotted pattern. The pectoral fins are serrated, so it is recommended that a glass bowl or cup be used to capture the fish rather than a net.Picture © Andrzej Zabawski.
As one of the more peaceful […]

By Lee Finley
Most families of catfish have at least a few outstanding species that invariably attract a good deal of attention from aquarists. The family Pimelodidae, whose range includes both Central and South America, is no exception. This large family, which contains around 50 genera and more than 300 species, offers a […]

A minimum tank size of 70 gallons should be provided with a fine gravel or soft sand substrate. A solitary fish it may also be aggressive of its own kind. They will accept a wide variety of catfish foods available, such as algae wafers and pellets, as well as flake foods with a high vegetable […]

The Synodontis Angelicus Catfish is commonly referred to as the Angel Catfish or Angelicus Cat. It is a peaceful member of the naked catfish group. It may also be known as S. tholloni, S. robbianus, S. werneri, and S. angelicus zonatus.
As a digger, the Synodontis Angelicus Catfish will appreciate a fine sandy bottom […]

 The Synodontis Decorus Catfish, also called the Decorus Catfish or Decorated Synodontis, is known scientifically as Synodontis decorus, S. vittatus, and S. labeo. It is a member of the naked catfish group.A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with a warm, stable temperature, and plenty of rocks and plants is a suitable environment. The Synodontis Decorus […]

The Synodontis Eupterus Catfish is also known as the Featherfin Squeaker and is from the rivers and lakes of Africa. It is a wide-bodied catfish and is pale in coloration with many black spots. This species is also known as an upside-down catfish, as it will hang in an inverted position.
As a digger, […]

The Synodontis Multipunctatus Catfish originates within Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It is silver to gold in color with many black spots arranged in a leopard-like pattern. This species is also known as an upside-down catfish, as it will hang in an inverted position. They are a beautiful catfish and are wonderful scavengers that are not […]

 The Synodontis Ocellifer Catfish comes from various river systems of Western Africa and is a peaceful bottom scavenger. It is yellowish to brown with many black spots.A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with stable temperature, and plenty of rocks and plants provides a suitable environment. The Synodontis Ocellifer Catfish is a very peaceful tank member and […]

 The Tiger Shovelnose Cat, which is also known as the Tiger Catfish, is from the rivers and tributaries of South America. It is a large catfish that can attain a length of over 3 feet in captivity. The body of this cat is long and slender and has a beautiful silver coloration. Black stripes and […]

The Tigrinus Catfish is a rare find from South America that will make an interesting showpiece in your large freshwater aquarium. It has a large shovel-like nose and is black with irregular white stripes. The mouth is adorned with many long white whiskers. It is a very attractive fish, especially when fully grown.
An aquarium of […]