Long Nose Whiptail 5"

Scientific name

Farlowella acus

Common name:

Amazon beaked catfish, needle catfish

Origin/Distribution:

South America

Coloration:

light brown to olive brown with dark stripe and spot pattern

Age expectancy -several years

Water parameters:

GH 2 to 10, KH 0 to 5, pH 5.5 to 7.5, temperature 23 to 28 °C

Tank size:

from 80 cm

Breeding

difficult

Behavior

very peaceful and reserved

Group size

Group of about 5 catfish