Whiptail catfish vs Raphael catfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Raphael catfish is aggressive towards other fish.
Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

	Whiptail catfish	Raphael catfish
Adult size	16 cm (6.3 in)	24 cm (9.4 in)
Minimum tank	–	210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature	24–26°C (75–79°F)	24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH	6.0–7.0	5.8–7.5
Hardness	3–8 dGH (54–143 ppm)	2–20 dGH (36–357 ppm)
Temperament	Peaceful	Aggressive
Care level	Easy	Easy
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore