It's common name
comes from it's pattern and color, similar to that of a "Giraffe".
The body will be orange or light tan in color with darker (usually
brown) Leopard type spots all over, including all of the fins.
The head will be unusually large for it's body. There will
be 6 barbells all together.
Provide a soft substrate, preferably sand because this fish likes
to search the substrate for food. Hiding spaces must be provided,
either with plants or rocky enclosures or both. Strong current
should be provided. They are gentle and will fit well with much
smaller species, don't go too small however.
Feed sinking foods. Insect larva are a good idea as well.
Breeding and sexing are unknown. |
