Synodontis Petricola Cuckoo Catfish
Live Fish
Pickup available at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South
Usually ready in 4 hours
Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
Above are key points of our policy, Click Here to read our full shipping policy.
Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Synodontis Petricola Cuckoo Catfish
Synodontis Petricola are found in Lake Tanganyika and can grow to a length of approximately 15 cm. This species is rare and highly sought amongst aquarists.
Syno Petricola are renowned as the most peaceful of the Synodontis species, and with their inquisitive nature, they benefit well from stimulating décor. Ideally require plenty of open water for swimming and using rock arrangements to form caves for exploration. Dim lighting will encourage the fish to be more sociable.
Diet:
Omnivore and are most unfussy in terms of feeding. Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted. It also relishes vegetable matter in the form of shelled peas, cucumber etc., which it will rasp at with the teeth in its lower jaw.
Care
Care Level: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Black, White, Grey
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: 15cm
Origin: Africa Lake Tanganyika
Tank Size: 250L
Temperature: 24-28c
pH: 7.5-8.5
*Product Photo is for reference only, exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.
