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Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which give the image of cat-like whiskers, they are found primarily in freshwater environments of all kinds, with species on every continent except Antarctica.
Catfish have no scales. All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins, through which a stinging protein can be delivered if the fish is irritated.
Catfish are often described as being nocturnal creatures; in other words they are most active at nighttime. In general terms catfish prefer to dwell at the bottom of an aquarium (or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, streams and creeks etc in their natural environments). There are of course exceptions to this general rule, as some species of catfish occupy the mid to surface water areas of an aquarium, such as the Glass Catfishes and the Upside-down Catfish.
Providing hiding places for them is of utmost importance. With careful planning of your aquarium layout you can not only provide your catfish with hiding places, but you will actually have the benefit of seeing them as well. Suitable materials to use for hiding places include wood, rocks, slate, clean plastic pipe and aquatic plants.
Catfish generally are excellent tankmates for a wide variety of other species of fish.
Catfish have no scales. All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins, through which a stinging protein can be delivered if the fish is irritated.
Catfish are often described as being nocturnal creatures; in other words they are most active at nighttime. In general terms catfish prefer to dwell at the bottom of an aquarium (or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, streams and creeks etc in their natural environments). There are of course exceptions to this general rule, as some species of catfish occupy the mid to surface water areas of an aquarium, such as the Glass Catfishes and the Upside-down Catfish.
Providing hiding places for them is of utmost importance. With careful planning of your aquarium layout you can not only provide your catfish with hiding places, but you will actually have the benefit of seeing them as well. Suitable materials to use for hiding places include wood, rocks, slate, clean plastic pipe and aquatic plants.
Catfish generally are excellent tankmates for a wide variety of other species of fish.
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Customer Reviews
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Every tank needs these fish Review by sharon
Customer Rating I have peppered, bronze and now the corydoras Julii and these guys would have to be visually the most rewarding.......not to say that I don't like the look of the others, these guys are just special. Nowhere near 3cm...most lucky to be 2cm but once settled healthy and active.
My 5 new fish arrived stressed and pale but are now zooming around the tanks, coloured up and looking awesome I have spread them over two of my tanks which have other corydoras julii in them hoping to incorporate new genetics into my breeding stock. (Posted on 3/05/12) -
great fish Review by sharon
Customer Rating I ordered 5 of these guys, one died shortly after arriving.....the other 4 are doing well and have ordered another 5 for my other tank. (Posted on 24/04/12)
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These fish are entertaining Review by Lisa
Customer Rating 5 arrived this morning, to add to my tank of 6 mature and 6 juveniles, plus an unknown quantity of babies (they will just not stop breeding). Settling in and eating well, all the adults came out of hiding to check the new guys out. I love these fish, they are so entertaining to watch, and cute as a button. (Posted on 12/04/12)
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Corydoras Julii - Leopard Cory 3cm Review by Toughy
Customer Rating Fast shipping. Fish in excellent health (Posted on 5/02/12)
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Awesomely active Review by Janita
Customer Rating I ordered 2 and they arrived perfectly, nice and healthy... They love their new home :) Very active, just like a pair of naughty puppy dogs :P (Posted on 7/09/11)
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Cute and Useful Review by Jennie
Customer Rating Happy little vacuum cleaners. These guys are pretty and have personality plus as they scoot along the gravel and rocks hoovering up any left overs. They are great in a community tank and do not grow too large. (Posted on 26/10/10)
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corydoras julii Review by frederic
Customer Rating beautiful fish, entertaining, active, quite hardy (Posted on 25/10/10)
