Become a credit card member today!Dwarf "Petricola" Catfish (Synodontis lucipinnis)
Description
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The Dwarf Petricola Catfish is a smaller species in the Synodontis genus found in Lake Tanganyika. Dwarf Petricola Cats also have barbed spines on their pectoral and dorsal fins. Be careful of these when handling your fish and consider using a container to catch or move them. Dwarf Petricola Cats can grow over four inches long, are highly active, and social animals. They prefer an aquarium with a sandy substrate. They are voracious scavengers eating anything that comes down stream to them. They use their sleek form and speed to gobble up any morsels quickly - watching them feed in a large group is not unlike watching a frenzy of piranhas! Offer them a variety of pellets, frozen foods like shrimp, blood worms or any other small invertebrate food and they will put on a show for you!
- - Care Level: Moderate
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- - Max Size: 4"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Add to an aquarium with sandy substrate
Specifications
| SKU | 3935346 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Max water Temp | 78 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 4 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 4 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6.5 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Pet Min Length | 1 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8 |
| Scientific Name | Synodontis lucipinnis |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Brackish |
| Native To | Africa: Lake Malawi |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Length | 1 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.