Cascarudo vs Raphael catfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Raphael catfish is aggressive towards other fish.
Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).
A pH of 5.8–7.5 suits both.

Side by side

	Cascarudo	Raphael catfish
Adult size	18 cm (7.1 in)	24 cm (9.4 in)
Minimum tank	210 L (55 US gal)	210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature	18–28°C (64–82°F)	24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH	5.8–8.3	5.8–7.5
Hardness	0–30 dGH (0–535 ppm)	2–20 dGH (36–357 ppm)
Temperament	Peaceful	Aggressive
Care level	Easy	Easy
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore