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Description
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
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- 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
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897057458
- Reference :
- V1459490
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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