The Milky Way Wood Catfish (Tatia galaxias) is a small catfish species that is native to Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. It is known for its overall black/dark brown coloration and white spotting, which resembles the night sky and stars. At a typical adult size of 4 inches (10 cm), it is an excellent fish for many planted and community aquariums.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 69° – 75° F (21° – 24° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.2
- KH: 2 – 12 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons for a group of 3,
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Carnivorous. Will accept most dry, frozen, and live meaty foods
- Social behavior: Peaceful, nocturnal, somewhat gregarious
- Origin: Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil
- Average adult size: 4 inches (10 cm)
- Average purchase size: Juvenile: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm), Adult: 3 – 3.5 inches (7.6 – 8.9 cm)
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