Striped Raphael Catfish (Platydoras armatulus)

The Striped Raphael Catfish is a widespread, medium sized Doradid Cat that has been popular in the aquarium hobby for many years. With their peaceful demeanor and attractive striped pattern, this catfish is an ideal tankmate and “clean-up crew” fish for aquariums with medium to large fish provided plenty of cover is provided. In the wild, they are a cryptic species which tends to inhabit leaf litter and driftwood piles in warm, acidic water. A remarkably hardy and adaptable catfish, they will thrive in a wide variety of water parameters and due to their heavily armored body are rarely at risk of being bullied by larger tankmates.