The Zamora catfish
is a nice species that is often available in the hobby. The
body will be muddy gray or brown. The anal and caudal fins
may have dark (sometimes black) tips. The most characteristic
feature is the wide, flat head. These catfish do not have whiskers.
Keep these fish in groups of about 3. Provide each specimen with
enough space to hide. They are nocturnal and will hide during
the day. Rocky areas, driftwood, and plants should all be used
to give them good hiding places. They like a somewhat aggressive
current. The water should be neutral in pH with no extremes in
water conditions. Do not keep with aggressive fish or much smaller
fish. Semi-aggressive, similar sized fish make the best tankmates.
Feed sinking foods. They are scavengers and will accept just
about anything. Keep the diet balanced with both meats and
vegetables. While they are nocturnal, these fish will often
feed during the day.
Sexing and breeding are not known. |
