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Description
Synodontis petricola 2-2.5 cm
Small, active and sociable African catfish from Lake Tanganyika
The Synodontis petricola is a catfish native to Lake Tanganyika. Very popular with aquarists, it is robust, sociable and compatible with many African cichlids.
Behaviour & maintenance
A gregarious, lively species that loves rocky areas. Keep in groups of 5 or 6 in an aquarium of at least 200 L. Powerful, stable filtration(external filters) recommended.
Diet
Omnivorous to carnivorous: worms, crustaceans, tablets for bottom-dwelling fish. Vary with our food for African fish.
Water quality
- Temperature: 24 - 27°C
- pH: 7.8 - 8.8
- GH: 10 - 20 °dGH
- KH : 8 - 15 °KH
- Conductivity: 500 - 800 µS
Decor & environment
Install stable rocks and hiding places with fine sand. Lighting can be supported with our aquarium lighting.
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Synodontis petricola |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10 - 12 cm |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika (Africa) |
| Temperature | 24 - 27 °C |
| pH | 7.8 - 8.8 |
| GH | 10 - 20 °dGH |
| KH | 8 - 15 °KH |
| Conductivity | 500 - 800 µS |
| Life expectancy | 10 - 12 years |
| Behaviour | Regular, active |
| Living zone | Bottom / middle |
| Minimum volume | 200 L |
| Diet | Omnivore with carnivorous tendencies |
Aquabota tip
Ideal for Tanganyika cichlids: robust and non-aggressive.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging.
Shipment organisation
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- Closing: Monday 10.00 am
- France: Tuesday-Thursday | Belgium & Luxembourg: Tuesday-Wednesday
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Poissons-chats divers
- nom latin
- Synodontis Petricola 2-2,5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Mochokidae / Lac Tanganyika
- Taille adulte
- 10–12 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 150 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7.8–9.0
- GH
- 10–20 °dGH
- KH
- 8–15 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Lac Tanganyika
- Reproduction
- Ovipare, incubation buccale partielle
- Espérance de vie
- 8–10 ans
- Sexe
- Faible
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Cichlidés Tanganyika
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897249280
- Reference :
- V1461805
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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