{"product_id":"platydoras-costatus","title":"Platydoras Costatus","description":"\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLevel: Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e — an armored catfish with a fascinating defense mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlatydoras Costatus, also known as Platydoras Armatulus, is an armored catfish with a dark body and light longitudinal stripes. Nocturnal and equipped with sharp fin spines as a defense mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐠 Animal Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e±20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e22–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. aquarium length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e120+ cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be kept alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNot known\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDoradidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐ Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏪 Collection \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available for collection in our store in Heinkenszand\u003c\/strong\u003e — this animal is not shipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store when collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of hiding places such as bogwood or caves — this species is mainly nocturnal. Please note: this fish has sharp fin spines that can get caught in a net — handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐠 Combination tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be kept alone and is generally peaceful towards other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the fin spines dangerous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are sharp and can get caught in a net — so be careful when handling this fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is this fish most active?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMainly at night — during the day it often hides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep this fish alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, this species can be kept perfectly well alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mijnaquariumshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44671986762048,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/products\/PlatydorasCostatus.jpg?v=1779335651","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/platydoras-costatus","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}