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Green Dwarf Farlowella Catfish

Green Dwarf Farlowella Catfish

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The green dwarf farlowella is an olive-colored, skinny catfish that only grows to three inches. A great fish for small aquariums or big planted tanks if you want the challenge of finding the guy. These are wild caught fish from Colombia and need water temps above 74 degrees.

Quick Facts

Scientific Name Acestridium dichromum
Origin Colombia
Care Level Moderate
Temperament Very peaceful
Adult Size Up to 3"
Lifespan 5 years
Diet Algae eater (also eats algae wafers)
Water Temperature 74–82°F
pH 6.0–7.0
Group Size Single or group
Shipping Size Approx. 2"

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a mature tank with driftwood, plants and gentle current. They need clean, stable water.

Feeding: They graze on algae. Also feed algae wafers and sinking pellets.

Tankmates: They are very peaceful and slow, so keep them with calm community fish that won't outcompete them for food.

Good to know: These thin catfish blend in perfectly with plant stems, so you may have to look closely to spot them.

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