Snoring Catfish Wertheimeria Maculata 10cm

Snoring Catfish Wertheimeria Maculata 10cmSnoring Catfish (Wertheimeria maculata) OverviewThe 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. OriginSouth America Feeding Omnivorous: accepts sinking pellets, frozen or live foods such as bloodworms,

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.

South America

• Omnivorous: accepts sinking pellets, frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, tubifex, and small crustaceans
• Benefits from occasional vegetable matter

• Peaceful community fish of similar size
• Avoid aggressive or very small species that may be harassed

• Peaceful, bottom-dwelling

Beginner to intermediate

• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• 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.