Pygmy Driftwood Cat

Remarks: The Pygmy Driftwood Cat (Trachelyichthys exilis) is a peaceful catfish from Peru. They have wideset eyes and are adapted to swimming several inches above the substrate. Their large eyes and active swimming behaviors make them excellent as an oddball in any community set-up. We recommend keeping them in groups of 3 or more with plenty of hiding places including tubes, caves, driftwood, and plants. These catfish are somewhat nocturnal, but they don't mind scavenging in the daylight either.

Scientific Name: Trachelyichthys exilis

Common Name: Pygmy Driftwood Cat

Max Size: 3.5"

pH: 6.0-7.5

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 72-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Wild

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: South American cichlids, schooling fish larger than 1", catfish, plecos.

Tank Mate Options:

• Peruvian Rummynose Tetra
• Blue Tetra
• Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos