{"product_id":"marbled-akysis-catfish","title":"Marbled Akysis Catfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarbled Akysis Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small stream catfish built for life between stones, leaf litter and submerged wood. Its mottled brown-and-black pattern works like natural camouflage, allowing the fish to almost disappear into a river-style aquarium until it begins moving through the shadows at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAkysis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected adult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly 5–8 cm depending on species\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse clean, highly oxygenated water with gentle-to-moderate current, rounded gravel, small caves, leaf litter and driftwood. Akysis are primarily carnivorous micro-predators; offer frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia and small sinking foods after lights dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant handling note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAkysis possess strong dorsal and pectoral spines that can cause a painful sting. Avoid handling them by hand and use extra care during netting and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but secretive. Best with small, non-aggressive fish that will not outcompete them for food on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031891792166,"sku":"RT-917","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-marbled-akysis-natural.png?v=1791274389","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/marbled-akysis-catfish","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}