{"title":"Catfish","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"albino-cory-catfish","title":"Albino Cory Catfish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Albino Aeneus Cory Catfish is a very peaceful schooling fish that is compatible with most nano aquarium animals, including dwarf cichlids and angelfish. It might prey on small dwarf shrimp, but is safe with larger shrimp and most other peaceful ornamental invertebrates. It is a classic scavenger and will inhabit and feed at the aquarium floor, which should be comprised of sand or smooth gravel. Very coarse substrate can damage its delicate barbels and underbelly, so it should be kept in an aquarium with sand or very smooth gravel substrate. This fish is otherwise undemanding as it will accept most dry ,frozen, and live foods. It is adaptable to most tropical freshwater conditions as long as standard regular maintenance is performed and sudden changes are avoided.\u003c\/span\u003eles are longer than males and have wider bellies than males when viewed from above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e:  21° - 27° C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e:  5.5 - 7.5.  Softer water is preferred, but this fish is somewhat flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e:  0 - 15 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/span\u003e:  60 litres for a school of 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e:  High-quality dry foods as well as live and frozen meaty foods. Variety is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e:  Peaceful; requires a school of 6 or more to thrive. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e:  Tank-Bred, but indigenous throughout South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e:  6.5 - 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/span\u003e:  2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41140209320145,"sku":"CF001","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/products\/albinocorycatfish.png?v=1660367275"},{"product_id":"gold-spot-pleco","title":"Bristlenose Pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBristlenose Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is one of the most popular and effective algae-eating catfish for the home aquarium. 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