{"product_id":"sucking-catfish","title":"Sucking Catfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSucking Catfish - The Classic Algae-Eating Cleanup Crew Member\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sucking Catfish is the classic mottled brown\/grey algae-eating sucking catfish familiar to generations of aquarium keepers, prized for its tireless grazing on algae-covered glass, rocks and driftwood. Its sucker-like mouth and armoured body make it an easily recognised workhorse of the community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile sold small, this is a genuinely large-growing species that can reach 30 cm or more once fully mature, so a long-term upgrade to a spacious aquarium is a real commitment you should plan for from day one, not an afterthought. It is otherwise a hardy, low-fuss fish that tolerates a wide range of established water conditions.\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\u003eBegin in a 100 L tank and plan to upgrade to 250 L or larger long-term, with driftwood included as a natural grazing surface and hiding spot.\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, particularly as the fish grows and bioload increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn algae-based diet with supplementary vegetables keeps this species thriving.\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 toward other community fish but territorial with its own species, this fish suits tanks sized for its adult growth.\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 bottom dwellers with plenty of space\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":"5cm","offer_id":47863554932841,"sku":"PISCES-20070","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":47863554965609,"sku":"PISCES-20077","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/sucking-catfish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}