{"product_id":"petricola-dwarf-syno-2-3cm","title":"Catfish – Petricola Catfish (Synodontis petricola) 2cm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCatfish – Petricola Catfish (Synodontis petricola) 2cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Petricola Catfish, originating from Lake Tanganyika in Eastern Africa, is an intriguing addition to any aquarium. With its peaceful nature and inquisitive behavior, this catfish thrives in a stimulating environment, particularly in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup with ample open water and rock formations for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Petricola Catfish sports a light brown color adorned with irregular dark brown spots, and its fins boast distinctive white tips with a darker base. With its trilateral and elongated humeral process, this species is visually captivating and adds an interesting dynamic to any tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese friendly and inquisitive fish thrive in groups of 3 – 4 or more, displaying cautious behavior when kept singularly. They make excellent tank mates for appropriately sized rainbowfish, livebearers, and various cichlid communities, particularly mouthbrooding Rift Lake species. However, caution is advised when housing them with smaller fish, as they may be mistaken for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synodontis petricola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petricola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alkaline 7.5 – 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical 24°c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3cm (Grows to approximately 11cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Un-sexed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491339632918,"sku":"A1087S","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/catfish-petricola-synodontis-petricola-3cm-604.webp?v=1782979949","url":"https:\/\/abquascape.com.au\/products\/petricola-dwarf-syno-2-3cm","provider":"abquascape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}