Rock Bacu Catfish (Lithodoras dorsalis)

Rock Bacu Catfish (Lithodoras dorsalis)Lithodoras dorsalis, the rock bacu, aka saw scaled catfish is the only species in the genus Lithodoras of the catfish family Doradidae. This species originates from the Amazon basin in Brazil and estuaries near Cayenne, French Guiana.

Previous named Baryancistrus demantoides this pleco has now been reclassified as  Hemiancistrus subviridis

They should only be kept fish of similar size

stable water parameters

Live or frozen fish (use responsibly to avoid parasites)

giving an almost marbled effect

thick branches or driftwood roots to provide cover

This popular fish is bred mainly in the USA for stocking ponds and lake for recreational fishing

gliding effortlessly across the top of the aquarium

frozen crab or shrimp for favorites

dim lighting

Fahaka puffer has a very curious and intelligent nature and it becomes domesticated quite easily

Phase 2 The black on the body starts to fade and golden yellow starts to show on the fish