Farlowella Long Nose Catfish

The long nose farlowella is an unusual-looking and prolific catfish from South America. The snout is often as long as an inch, and the body is shaped like a twig for camouflage. Farlowellas tend to stick to the side of the fish tank and swim slowly from time to time in search of scraps.

Quick Facts

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: Farlowellas look like twigs and often sit perfectly still on plants, wood or the glass.