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Description
Trachelyopterus fisheri 4.5–5.5 cm
Nocturnal South American catfish, peaceful and discreet
Trachelyopterus fisheri is a small South American catfish that lives close to the bottom and among roots. It is ideal for a calm community aquarium with hiding places and shaded areas.
Behavior & care
A peaceful, nocturnal and rather solitary species. It likes to hide among roots and rocks. Provide a tank of at least 120 L with moderate filtration (external filter) and a fine substrate.
Feeding
Opportunistic carnivore: bloodworms, Artemia, shrimp and sinking pellets. See our range of foods for bottom-dwelling fish.
Water parameters
- Ideal temperature: 24 – 28 °C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- GH: 4 – 12 °dGH
- KH: 2 – 6 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 – 400 µS
Décor & environment
Add roots, caves and stones to mimic its natural habitat. Dim lighting (aquarium lighting) is recommended.
Care sheet
| Scientific name | Trachelyopterus fisheri |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10 – 12 cm |
| Origin | Colombia (Magdalena basin) |
| Temperature | 24 – 28 °C |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| GH | 4 – 12 °dGH |
| KH | 2 – 6 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 – 400 µS |
| Life expectancy | 6 – 8 years |
| Behavior | Nocturnal, peaceful |
| Swimming zone | Bottom |
| Minimum volume | 120 L |
| Diet | Carnivore |
Aquabota tip
Turn off or dim the lights at feeding time to encourage its natural nocturnal behaviour.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with great care in insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store pickup in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping schedule
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00.
- France: shipments Monday or Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: shipments Monday and Tuesday, delivery on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Autres Espèces
- nom latin
- Trachelyopterus Fisheri 4,5-5,5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Auchenipteridae / Amazone
- Taille adulte
- 10–12 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 120 L
- Zone de vie
- Milieu / fond
- Comportement
- Nocturne, paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore (vers, insectes)
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Amérique du Sud (Colombie, Brésil)
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 8–10 ans
- Sexe
- Dimorphisme peu visible
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes, éviter petits poissons
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897343735
- Reference :
- V1462080
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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