{"product_id":"gold-sucking-catfish","title":"Gold Sucking Catfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGold Sucking Catfish - A Vivid Golden Algae-Eater With a Big-Tank Future\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Sucking Catfish is a golden-orange colour form of the common algae-eating sucking catfish, bringing a splash of warm colour to a family usually known for drab tones, while retaining all the same hardy, hard-working nature. As a juvenile it's a compact, efficient glass and decor cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: this is not a small fish long-term. This species can reach 30 cm or more at full maturity, so what starts as a modest tankmate will eventually need a genuinely large, well-filtered aquarium to thrive. Please plan for this growth before purchasing rather than being caught out later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, 4-6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach 30 cm+ at full maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 L to start, upgrading to 250 L+ as it matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, but territorial toward its own species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart this species in a 100 L tank but plan to upgrade to 250 L or more as it grows, with driftwood provided for grazing and hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes, especially as bioload increases with size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grazing, algae-based diet keeps this species healthy at every life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables such as zucchini or cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood to graze on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with most community fish but territorial toward its own kind, this species suits tanks where its adult size has been planned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost peaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger, robust tank residents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther algae-eating species (with space to establish separate territories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863554900073,"sku":"PISCES-20075","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/gold-sucking-catfish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}