| Fish Profile: | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Platydoras |
| Species | costatus |
| Common name | Chocolate catfish; rice race |
| Origin | Amazonia, Cultivated form from Southeast Asia |
| Tank Size | min. 100 - 200 cm |
| Temperature | 22 - 28 °C |
| pH Value | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Fish Size | 15-20 cm |
| Food | Omnivore |
| Care | Sociable, Group, Nocturnal |