Can Live in community tanks but no small fish they should be kept on sandy substrate to ensure they don't injure there barbels. This Species like plenty of shady hiding places such as slate caves, ands driftwood. They are nocturnal fish there for refuge in these 8during the day.

Take Care when moving these catfish as they have spiny pectoral fins and body scutes that can pierce skin and become entangled in nets.

Talking Raphael Catfish can wat eat anything from sinking catfish pellets/ granules to frozen or live foods such as bloodworm or Mysis, prawn or krill.

pH: 6.5 - 7.6
Temp 23 - 27

Can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) 
Purchase size will be around 1 inch (3cm)