Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus)
A practical care guide to the Banjo Catfish, covering aquarium size, water conditions, diet, breeding and compatible tank mates.
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Catfish Types for Home Aquariums
Catfish aren't all bottom-dwelling algae machines — the family spans tiny Corydoras schools to giant red-tailed predators.
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Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus)
A practical care guide to keeping Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) healthy in the home aquarium.
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Upside-down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris)
A practical care guide to keeping Upside-down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris) healthy in the home aquarium.
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Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
A practical care guide to keeping Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) healthy in the home aquarium.
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Clown Pleco (Panaqolus maccus)
A compact, tiger-striped wood-eating pleco — caves, soft driftwood, and biofilm matter more than chasing algae wafers alone.
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Dwarf Cory (Corydoras habrosus)
Tiny ‘salt-and-pepper’ corys that school in midwater as often as on the sand — perfect busy cleaners for nano and shrimp community tanks.
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Three-Stripe Cory (Corydoras trilineatus)
A leopard-spotted Corydoras often sold near julii corys — social sand sifters that need groups, soft substrate, and clean oxygenated water.
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Feather-Fin Synodontis (Synodontis eupterus)
The Feather-Fin Synodontis, scientifically known as Synodontis eupterus, is one of the most striking and recognizable African catfish species avail…
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Armored Catfish (Callichthys callichthys)
Callichthys callichthys, commonly known as the Armored Catfish or Swamp Catfish, is a fascinating and hardy freshwater species native to South Amer…
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Bronze Stripe Corydoras (Corydoras eques)
The Bronze Stripe Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras eques, is a lesser-known but highly rewarding freshwater catfish species for aquaris…
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Griseus Corydoras (Corydoras griseus)
Corydoras griseus, commonly referred to as the Griseus Corydoras, is a lesser-known but highly appealing species of freshwater catfish within the C…
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Iridescent Shark Catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)
The Iridescent Shark Catfish, scientifically known as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, is a fascinating freshwater giant admired for its shimmering bod…
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Ocellated Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis ocellifer)
The Ocellated Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis ocellifer), also known simply as the Ocellated Synodontis, is a remarkable member of the Mochokidae fa…
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Dwarf Petricola Catfish (Synodontis petricola)
The Dwarf Petricola Catfish (Synodontis petricola) is a small, peaceful freshwater catfish species native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Often…
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Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus)
The Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus) is one of the most intriguing freshwater fish from Africa’s Lake Tanganyika. Belonging to the Moch…
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Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
Among freshwater aquarists, the Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps) is a highly recognizable species. Its tall, sail-like dorsal fin and uni…
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False Bandit Corydoras (Corydoras melini)
The False Bandit Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras melini, is a delightful and active freshwater catfish species belonging to the Callic…
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Giraffe Catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis)
The Giraffe Catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis), also known as the Giraffe-nosed Catfish, is an impressive freshwater fish native to Africa. Known…
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Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans)
The Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans), commonly known as the Elegant Cory Catfish, is a small, peaceful freshwater fish beloved by aquarists fo…
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Bristlenose Catfish: Ancistrus sp
The Fascinating World of Bristlenose Catfish: Ancistrus sp. Bristlenose Catfish, scientifically classified under the genus Ancistrus, are captivati…
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Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)
Corydoras loxozonus, a peaceful and attractively patterned member of the Corydoradinae subfamily, is a delightful freshwater fish that brings both…
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Corydoras Atropersonatus (Corydoras atropersonatus)
Corydoras Atropersonatus, commonly known as the Atropersonatus Cory or “Black-Mask Cory,” is a small and endearing freshwater catfish species i…
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Corydoras cf. brevirostris
Your Guide to the Short-Nose Corydoras Are you on the hunt for an adorable, low-maintenance addition to your aquarium? Look no further than the Cor…
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