Platydoras Costatus 3,5-4,5cm

Name: Platydoras Costatus 3,5-4,5cm
Brand: AquaBota fish
SKU: V1459490
Price: 9.24 EUR
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Platydoras costatus 3.5-4.5 cm

Peaceful catfish with striped body and powerful fins

The Platydoras costatus, also known as the striped catfish, is a discreet inhabitant oftropical freshwater. Native to the Amazon basin, it is distinguished by its light-coloured stripes and its ability to emit light sounds when it communicates.

Behaviour & maintenance

This calm, nocturnal species should be kept alone or in small groups in an aquarium of at least 250 litres. Use a silent filter and a decor rich in hiding places.

Diet

Benthic omnivore: bottom tablets, worms, larvae and plants. Discover our foods for bottom-dwelling fish.

Water quality

Temperature: 24 - 28°C
pH: 6.0 - 7.5
GH: 3 - 10 °dGH
KH: 2 - 6 °KH
Conductivity: 100 - 300 µS

Decor & environment

Choose fine sand, roots and leaves to recreate its natural Amazonian biotope.

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name	Platydoras costatus
Adult size	20 - 25 cm
Origin	Amazon basin (South America)
Temperature	24 - 28 °C
pH	6,0 - 7,5
GH	3 - 10 °dGH
KH	2 - 6 °KH
Conductivity	100 - 300 µS
Life expectancy	15 - 20 years
Behaviour	Quiet, nocturnal
Living area	Bottom
Minimum volume	250 L
Diet	Omnivore

Aquabota tip

Never handle it with bare hands: its pectoral fins have small spines.

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

categorie: Poissons tropicaux
origine: Élevés en captivité
espece: Poissons-chats divers
nom latin: Platydoras Costatus 3,5-4,5cm
Famille Biotope: Doradidae / Amérique du Sud
Taille adulte: 15–20 cm
Volume minimum du bac: 200 L
Zone de vie: Fond
Comportement: Nocturne, paisible
Régime alimentaire: Omnivore (vers, crustacés, granulés)
Température: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
GH: 5–15 °dGH
KH: 3–8 °dKH
Origine géographique: Amazonie
Reproduction: Ovipare
Espérance de vie: 8–10 ans
Sexe: Non marqué
Niveau de difficulté: Facile
Compatibilité: Poissons de fond calmes

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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.