Spotted Talking Catfish

The Spotted Talking Catfish can create a sound by grating its fin bones in each socket and amplifying the noise via the swim bladder. This is how it gets it name “Talking Catfish. Native to the Amazon Basin, this species is difficult to breed in captivity.

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Features ofSpotted Talking Catfish:

• Dark brown to blue-black, with numerous pale blotches/spots on the head and body
• Cylindrical body with a prominent head
• Nocturnal species
• Produces audible sounds, croaks or clicks
• Care level: Easy
• Grows to 15cm

The Best Aquarium Size forSpotted Talking Catfish:

Spotted talking catfishdo well in a tank of 120L or larger. If keeping a community aquarium or multiple talking catfish, consider a larger aquarium.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Spotted talking catfishare peaceful community dwellers that prefer to be in groups of 3-5.They are nocturnal therefore spend the day hiding and become active under moonlight conditions. They will snack on small species that can fit in their mouth.

Great tank mates include:

• Tetras
• Gouramis
• Other talking catfish
• Pictus Catfish

Diet:

Spotted talking catfishare omnivores. Feed spirulina wafers and catfish pellets of wafers.Their diet can be supplemented with live, frozen or freeze dried bloodworms, blackworms, and brine shrimp.

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Spotted talking catfishTank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Spotted talking catfishenjoy clean, well oxygenated but slow moving waters.Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to effective remove waste and debris while offering only gentle water movement. For extra oxygenation, add an air pump.

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Plants forSpotted talking catfish

There are no strict cultivars that these fish prefer and they typically do not eat aquarium plants unless plants are deteriorating. Theyenjoy shaded areas and places to hide, this makes them feel safe.

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Decorations forSpotted talking catfish

Driftwood is excellent forSpotted talking catfish as this provides lots of structure for the fish to hide in.Other decorations include caves and ornaments the fish can swim and hide in. Stack rocks and create the perfect hideaways.

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Aquarium Lighting

These fish enjoy lower light levels with lots of shade and dark spaces to hide. If keeping live plants, they will need sufficient light to grow. Dimmable LED lighting offers the ability to change to moonlight modes and encourage more activity.

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Aquarium Substrate

Aquarium sand and smooth small grade gravels are perfect for this species. As it is a bottom dweller it will spend its time on the aquarium floor.

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