This Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus Pictus) is a popular freshwater fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern and peaceful nature. With a natural lifespan of 8-10 years, it makes a great long-term addition to any aquarium. As an expert in the fish industry, I can confidently say that this catfish will bring both visual appeal and a sense of calm to any tank.
- Temperature - 24–27°C
- pH Level - 6.5-7.5
- Care Level - Intermediate
- Max Size - 15cm
- Min Tank Size - 200 Liters
- Life Span - 5-10 Years
- Breeding Type - Egg Layer
- Breeding Level - Hard
- Diet - Carnivore
- Plant Safe? - Yes - But may uproot plants, Caution advised
- Water Hardness - 5-15dGH
Shipping Live Fish We ship Tue, Wed. ti avoid fish getting stuck over a weekend in the depot. all fish are double bagged, put in a polystyrene box with a heat pack.
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we do not ship fish to rural address.
Packing All fish are shipped double bagged with a heat pack and support packing material inside a poly box with a security seal, if that seal is broken please get photos of it before you sign for it and make sure you alert the driver to the fact it has been tampered with.
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