{"title":"Catfish \u0026 Plecos","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"albino-pleco","title":"Albino Pleco","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbino Bristlenose Pleco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a popular algae-eating catfish known for its pale yellow-white coloration and hardy nature. Unlike larger plecos, it stays relatively small and is well-suited for community aquariums, often seen grazing on surfaces and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 72–80°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Soft to moderately hard, neutral preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 20 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tetras, Corydoras, Guppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ~4–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Herbivore\/omnivore (algae, wafers, vegetables like zucchini)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Provide driftwood for digestion and hiding spots; excellent algae grazer but still requires supplemental feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The fish you receive may not be the exact individual shown. Each fish is unique, and you will receive one similar in size, coloration, and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oranda Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"2-3 inch","offer_id":52995319005500,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9097\/0684\/files\/albino-pleco-2_130294d3-dde6-470b-b731-dcce9ade9b6b.jpg?v=1776749528"},{"product_id":"tiger-shovelnose-catfish","title":"Tiger Shovelnose Catfish","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is a massive and highly recognizable predator known for its long whiskers, sleek silver body, and bold tiger-like striping along its sides. This fast-growing South American catfish is extremely active and requires enormous aquariums or indoor pond systems, making it suitable only for experienced keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type: Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size: 500+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Predatory, semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates: Arowanas, Peacock Bass, large Stingrays, other giant catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size: ~36–48 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivore (fish, shrimp, worms, frozen foods, high-protein pellets)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Requires powerful filtration, frequent water changes, and extensive swimming space; known for rapid growth and producing a heavy bio-load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer: The fish you receive may not be the exact individual shown. Each fish is unique, and you will receive one similar in size, coloration, and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oranda Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049027264828,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9097\/0684\/files\/9CC64FBE-7105-467A-AB50-BDCF9A840AA3.jpg?v=1781386557"},{"product_id":"tigrinus-catfish","title":"Tigrinus Catfish","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tigrinus catfish is a massive and highly recognizable predator known for its long whiskers, sleek silver body, and bold tiger-like striping along its sides. This fast-growing South American catfish is extremely active and requires enormous aquariums or indoor pond systems, making it suitable only for experienced keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type: Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size: 300+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Predatory, semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates: Arowanas, Peacock Bass, large Stingrays, other giant catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size: ~24–36 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivore (fish, shrimp, worms, frozen foods, high-protein pellets)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Requires powerful filtration, frequent water changes, and extensive swimming space; known for rapid growth and producing a heavy bio-load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer: The fish you receive may not be the exact individual shown. Each fish is unique, and you will receive one similar in size, coloration, and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oranda Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53127277478204,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"green-phantom-pleco","title":"Green Phantom pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Phantom Pleco (L200) is a stunning and highly sought-after L-number pleco prized for its olive-to-emerald green body dusted with fine yellow spotting and bright yellow fin edges. A South American species native to fast-flowing, oxygen-rich waters of the Rio Orinoco, it combines bold coloration with the rugged charm of a wild-type pleco, making it a true showpiece for collectors and a standout addition to any larger planted or biotope aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 78–86°F (26–30°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Type: Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank Size: 40+ gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful (territorial toward other plecos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank Mates: Tetras, rasboras, peaceful cichlids, Corydoras, larger community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: ~7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore leaning carnivore (quality pleco wafers, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Requires warm, very clean, well-oxygenated water with strong flow to mimic its natural river habitat. Provide caves and driftwood for security and territory; males in particular can be territorial toward other plecos, so give each fish its own hiding space. Unlike many plecos, the Green Phantom needs a meaningful protein component in its diet and should not be relied on solely as an algae eater. Rewards stable conditions and a mature tank with its best color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: The fish you receive may not be the exact individual shown. 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