Striped Raphael Catfish
Platydoras armatulus
What you need to keep a Striped Raphael Catfish
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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What Striped Raphael Catfish costs in South Africa
5 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R100
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SA median R106 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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.
Care guide
Keeping Striped Raphael Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Striped Raphael Catfish. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, frozen. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful, nocturnal, hardy. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Striped Raphael Catfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R106–115 · Average: R114
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