An interesting oddball which mostly swims upside-down! Feels more secure if it has some hiding places such as plant matter or driftwood. Prefers to swim in mid-water rather than near the substrate. Best kept in small groups with other peaceful types. These freshwater fish spend most of their time swimming upside down!

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Features of Upside Down Catfish:

• The fish have semi-transparent fins that are equipped with sharp rays
• The body of the fish iscovered in splotches of brown and accompanied by black spots
• These fish swim upside down regularly
• Grows up to 20cm
• Care level: Beginner

The Best Aquarium Size:

The minimum tank size for Upside Down Catfish should be at least 40L. However, if you want toset up a community tank, you have to increase the tank size.

Suitable aquariums to consider:

• Yiding Tanks
• Aqua One Tanks
• Fluval Aquariums
• Oceason Aquariums

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Upside-down catfish are good community fish.A peaceful species,theycan be combined with many otherspecies successfully.

Some great tank mates include:

• Dwarf Cichlids
• Apistogramma
• Elephant nose fish
• Congo Tetra

Diet:

Algae wafers, flake and sinking pellets are a great tofeed them every day. This food will ensure that theyre getting their essential nutrients.Live blackworms, frozen bloodworms, Brine shrimp and Daphnia are all great additionsto supplement the diet.

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Upside Down Catfish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Water quality is vital, so an excellent filter is essential. As they grow large, they can be heavy waste producers. An appropriately sizedcanister filteris a good choice as you can pack in withbiological media. Make sure the filter suits for the tank size.

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• 307 Performance Canister Filter By Fluval
• Classic External Canister Filter 2215 (350)By EHEIM
• Oase FiltoSmart 60
• Oase BioPlus 100
• Aqua One 1000 External Canister Filter

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Aquarium Pump

Thiscatfish also typically prefers a relatively strong current.This can be achieved by using powerheads or a spray bar water return attachment on a canister filter

Aquarium Heater

Upside Down Catfish enjoy temperatures between 23 – 27 C. Aquarium heaters not only heat the water to the desired temperature, but they stabilize the temperature and ensure consistency. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.

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Aquarium Plants

To mimic their natural habitat, we recommend to add some aquatic plants to your aquarium. Aquarium plants will also uptake nitrates as fertilizer, assisting the removal of nitrates in the aquarium. Upside Down Catfish are very sensitive to nitrates.

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Aquarium Decorations

They love driftwood. Alsoneeds lots of hiding spots to feel safe in an aquarium environment. Add ornaments such as: Driftwood, Big Rocks, Caves, Tubes, and Pipes.

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Aquarium Lighting

Upside Down Catfish have no special lighting requirements. Standard aquarium lighting is suitable. Ensure some shaded areas in the aquarium for fish to retreat to.

Aquarium Substrate

Upside Down Catfish swim at all levels of the aquarium. Aquarium sand, and gravels of all grades are suitable for this species.

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