Platydoras armatulus
pH
6 - 7.5
Temperature
23° - 28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
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An armoured "talking" catfish that audibly creaks when handled. Peaceful with larger fish, but will eat anything small at night; give it caves and a soft substrate.
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Everything you need to keep Striped Raphael Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Striped Raphael Catfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Striped Raphael Catfish is omnivore — sinking foods, frozen. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Striped Raphael Catfish is generally peaceful, nocturnal, hardy. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, nocturnal, hardy tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Striped Raphael Catfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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