Striped Raphael Catfish - in The Aquarium

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These fish grow up to 9 to 12 cm

The striped Raphael catfish is a fine and sociable community fish that are peaceful to fellow catfishes and other fish species. However, they are nocturnal, and are usually not visible during the day.

It is best not to catch the striped Raphael catfish with a fish net because they are prone to sticking out their pectoral fin spines in a very rigid manner, especially if stressed. Untangling these spines from a net is difficult and dangerous to both handler and fish. Alternative methods should be used. Although known as a spawning fish, sexual differences are unknown and there have been no reports of being successfully bred in captivity. Because of this, these fish must be wild-caught, and therefore contaminants sometime occur in the hobby, such as Orinocodoras eigenmanni, which differs in a longer snout. Also if you are cleaning a tank with one in it. While taking it out without (due to them being snagged by their spikes alongside their body) a net along with the Featherfin Squeaker it will make some grunting/squeaking noises while out of water. Although generally sociable with other fish, sometimes this fish can cannibalise smaller fish so take care when introducing one to an established tank.

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