Species profile
Striped Raphael Catfish
Platydoras armatulusStriped Raphael Catfish (Platydoras armatulus) aquarium profile: minimum 55 gallon tank, 8 inch adult size, 72-80°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.
Community leaningModerate care
55 galMinimum tank
8 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
72-80°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 3-15 dGH
- KH
- 2-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
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