Fish Species
Royal Farlowella
Farlowella vittata
About
A very slender twig-like loricariid from the Orinoco basin. It is peaceful and spends much of its time resting on wood, plants and glass while grazing biofilm. It needs mature, clean, well-oxygenated water and should not be kept with aggressive or highly competitive feeders.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Farlowella vittata
Origin Region
Orinoco River basin, Venezuela and Colombia
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
22.5 cm | 8.9 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
120L