{"product_id":"stone-catfish","title":"Stone Catfish","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"191\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eStone Catfish – Peaceful Nocturnal Bottom-Dweller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eThe Stone Catfish (Heteropneustes spp.) is a peaceful, nocturnal bottom-dweller perfect for community and planted aquariums. This hardy fish thrives in soft, sandy substrates with plenty of hiding spots such as driftwood, rocks, or dense plant cover. Its natural habitat includes slow-moving streams and rivers with high dissolved oxygen and cooler water, so maintaining clean, well-aerated water is essential for its health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eStone Catfish are strictly nocturnal, feeding mostly at night. While they will accept small dried pellets, their diet should be primarily live or frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and tubifex. Providing a varied diet ensures proper nutrition and enhances their activity levels. These catfish are peaceful with other bottom-dwellers and are ideal for nano and medium community aquariums when kept in soft, clean water with stable parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1726\/9292\/files\/18.png?v=1768318657\" alt=\"stone catfish\" width=\"299\" height=\"299\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated body with a smooth, mottled brown-gray coloration that blends with substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, nocturnal, prefers hiding during daylight hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4–5 inches (10–12 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; prefers live or frozen foods, will accept small pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft sand substrate, hiding spots with driftwood, rocks, or dense plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 72–79°F (22–26°C), pH 6.5–7.5, well-oxygenated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, compatible with other community fish that are not aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Catfish are ideal for aquarists looking for a calm, nocturnal species that adds interest to the bottom of the tank while remaining peaceful with other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee's Aqualife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45100695846956,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1726\/9292\/files\/19.png?v=1769216834","url":"https:\/\/wetrootz.com\/products\/stone-catfish","provider":"WetRootz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}