Description
Remarks: The Pygmy Driftwood Cat (Trachelyichthys exilis) is a peaceful catfish from Peru. They have wideset eyes and are adapted to swimming several inches above the substrate. Their large eyes and active swimming behaviors make them excellent as an oddball in any community set-up. We recommend keeping them in groups of 3 or more with plenty of hiding places including tubes, caves, driftwood, and plants. These catfish are somewhat nocturnal, but they don’t mind scavenging in the daylight either.
Scientific Name: Trachelyichthys exilis
Common Name: Pygmy Driftwood Cat
Max Size: 3.5″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 72-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: South American cichlids, schooling fish larger than 1″, catfish, plecos.
Tank Mate Options:
Peruvian Rummynose Tetra
Blue Tetra
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
