Snoring Catfish Wertheimeria Maculata 10cm

Snoring Catfish Wertheimeria Maculata 10cm

£500.00

Snoring Catfish (Wertheimeria maculata) Overview The Snoring Catfish is a unique and robust freshwater catfish known for its distinctive spotted body and nocturnal habits. Named for the subtle “snoring” sounds it produces while breathing, it is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling species that adds interest to community tanks and river-style aquariums. Origin South America Feeding Omnivorous: accepts […]

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Snoring Catfish (Wertheimeria maculata)

Overview

The Snoring Catfish is a unique and robust freshwater catfish known for its distinctive spotted body and nocturnal habits. Named for the subtle “snoring” sounds it produces while breathing, it is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling species that adds interest to community tanks and river-style aquariums.

Origin

South America

Feeding

  • Omnivorous: accepts sinking pellets, frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, tubifex, and small crustaceans

  • Benefits from occasional vegetable matter

Tank Mates

  • Peaceful community fish of similar size

  • Avoid aggressive or very small species that may be harassed

Aggression

  • Peaceful, bottom-dwelling

Experience Level

Beginner to intermediate

Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Notes

  • Prefers tanks with soft substrate and hiding spots such as rocks, driftwood, or plants

  • Mostly nocturnal; may hide during the day

  • Adds natural activity and interesting behavior to the lower levels of aquariums

A peaceful and fascinating bottom-dwelling catfish that is ideal for aquarists seeking an active, nocturnal species with distinctive markings and behavior.