Fisher’s Wood Catfish (Trachelyopterus fisheri)

A unique, medium-growing wood catfish found in rivers along Colombia’s Pacific slope, T. fisheri is a hardy, active species ideal for most medium to large community aquariums. Like most woodcats, they are primarily nocturnal, spending most of the day hidden within driftwood or other shelter but this species does tend to spend more time out swimming in the open than other close relatives. Keeping them in a group of 3 or more will encourage more activity in the aquarium. Although they may eat small fish, they are a peaceful fish and make excellent tankmates for medium South or Central American cichlids.