Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish | 水產百科網

CareTheHoneycombDriftwoodCatfishisknownfromswiftlyflowingrivers,preferringtheshallowlittoralzoneswherethereislittletonovegetation,lotsofrocks ...

Care

The Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish is known from swiftly flowing rivers, preferring the shallow littoral zones where there is little to no vegetation, lots of rocks, and a sandy substrate. This secretive spotted catfish requires a mature aquarium with a soft sand substrate and plenty of shady hiding places amongst the crevices in rocky caves, driftwood pieces, bamboo tubes etc. Although plants are largely absent from its natural habitat, they can be very useful in shading out bright lighting and providing additional hiding places. Robust species such as Java Fern and Anubias sp. are good choices, as they often cope well with moderate current, which Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish prefer. This peaceful, gregarious species is best kept in groups of 5 or more, and is safe with most community fish; however, adults will predate on very tiny fish or small fry, so choose ...