Aspidoras catfish These long-lived catfish thrive best when kept in groups within a well-maintained aquarium featuring a sandy substrate. Aspidoras spilotus serves as an excellent bottom dweller for tranquil, softwater environments. The substrate should be composed of soft sand to safeguard their delicate sensory barbels, and ample shady hiding spots should be created using driftwood. Utilizing peat filtration and incorporating leaf litter will aid in acidifying the water, imparting a natural tea-colored hue due to the released tannins. Although plants are not prominent in this species’ natural habitat, they can enhance the aquarium’s visual appeal. A. spilotus is a very social species and should be maintained in groups of at least five, with ten or more being preferable. It is essential that the aquarium is well-established before introducing this species, and regular partial water changes are crucial, as they can be sensitive to high nitrate levels. This is a picture of the fish in stock, for further pictures please email us directly All Sizes are approx
