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Pimelodus ornatus 12-15cm
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Pimelodus ornatus 12-15cm
A very active and elegant catfish, recognisable by its long whiskers.
The Pimelodus pictus, or pictus catfish, is a magnificenttropical freshwater fish from South America, popular for its fast swimming and spotted pattern.
Behaviour & maintenance
An active, gregarious species, it should be kept in groups of at least 4 individuals in a 300 L aquarium with a steady flow of water.
Diet
Opportunistic carnivore: mud worms, artemia, protein pellets. Find out more about 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: 150 - 300 µS
Decor & environment
Provide hiding places and fine sand to protect its sensitive barbels.
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Pimelodus pictus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 12 to 15 cm |
| Origin | Amazon basin |
| Temperature | 24 - 28 °C |
| pH | 6,0 - 7,5 |
| GH | 3 - 10 °dGH |
| KH | 2 - 6 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 - 300 µS |
| Life expectancy | 8 - 10 years |
| Behaviour | Active, gregarious |
| Living zone | Bottom |
| Minimum volume | 300 L |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
Aquabota tip
Nocturnal fish: subdued lighting reduces stress and encourages natural activity.
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
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Poissons-chats divers
- nom latin
- Pimelodus Pictus 5-6cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Pimelodidae / Amérique du Sud
- Taille adulte
- 20–25 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 300 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Actif, paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore (vers, crustacés)
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Colombie (Wild)
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 8–10 ans
- Sexe
- Non marqué
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes
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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