They haven’t been known to show aggression to other fish. They may eat smaller fish or shrimp (because they mistake them for food), but they won’t harm other creatures that are of similar size.

How big does a Striped Raphael Catfish get?

These fish feed on mollusks, crustaceans and organic debris. They have rigid pectoral fin spines. The striped Raphael catfish also has tiny and curved protective spines running along its body. The typically reported maximum standard length of this species is 20–24 cm (7.9–9.4 in).

Are Spotted Raphael Catfish Aggressive?

The Spotted Raphael Catfish is a somewhat gregarious species, although it is also fine as a single specimen in an aquarium. … This fish is not particularly territorial or aggressive, but like most catfish, it will prey on anything small enough to fit in its mouth, such as tiny fish, dwarf shrimp, and fry.