Raphael Catfish Striped

Striped raphael catfish have a rough hide and white lines along the length of the dark body. The raphael catfish are part of a family of talking catfish from Peru. Talking catfish make grunting noises when stressed, and if you want to hear it, just catch one in a net. Please remember that stress is harmful and should be minimized for any creature! Raphael catfish are caught in small, slow streams feeding tributaries of the Amazon. These fish are gentle pet fish that scavenge at night and will not harm other fish. However, catfish will accidentally swallow small tankmates. The lined pattern is a little more common than the spotted pattern.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them caves, driftwood and a soft bottom. They hide during the day and come out at night.

Feeding: Feed sinking pellets once a day, ideally in the evening when they are most active. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms.

Tankmates: They are peaceful and armored, so they get along with most fish, including many cichlids. They may eat very small fish.

Good to know: Raphael catfish are armored with bony plates and spines, so use a container rather than a net when moving them.