All our fish, shrimp and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen as well as a heat pack in winter.
When ordering livestock please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1-2 days) shipping costs. A small box can take 1-2 bags and a medium box 6 bags. One bag fits max 10 small (1-3cm) fish or max 2 medium (3-5cm) fish or max 1 large (>5cm) fish.
ONE SPECIES PER BAG. Eg: One bag of 10 neon tetra
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Classification
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Mochokidae |
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Name Origin
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Synodontis: Ancient name for an undetermined fish from the Nile Petricola: A dweller among rocks. |
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Care Level
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Medium |
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Fish Size
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This species grows to a length of 10.2 centimetres |
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Water Temperature
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24-28°C |
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pH
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7.5-8.5 |
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Water hardness
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10-35 dH |
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Aquarium Size Required
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80 litres |
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Gender Differences
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Females more round in shape and a darker colour |
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Feed |
Sinking pellets, although will also benefit from frozen and live foods |
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Compatibility
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Should only be kept with larger Tetras, Barbs and Gourami in a community set up that like harder water quality. Ideal tank mates with most Cichlids, especially African Mouthbrooders |