{"product_id":"deltafl-gel-zwergewels-erethistes-jerdoni","title":"Mottled talking catfish – Erethistes jerdoni","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThe Deltawing Dwarf Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eErethistes jerdoni\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the smallest known catfish in the world – and a true rarity in aquariums! With its flattened body, widely splayed pectoral fins, and typical \"deltawing\" shape, it looks like a tiny aquatic insect. Despite its minuteness, it is robust, peaceful, and extremely interesting to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eErethistes jerdoni\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits clear, cool streams in Northeast India and Nepal. It prefers to stay near the bottom, searching for food among leaves, roots, and stones. This species is calm, crepuscular, and ideal for small, well-filtered aquariums with a gentle current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (approx. 2–2.5 cm, adult)\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Asia (Northeast India, Nepal) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eWild Caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, crepuscular\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 40 l with sand substrate, gentle current, roots \u0026amp; leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eThe Deltawing Dwarf Catfish prefers fine frozen and live food such as Cyclops, Artemia nauplii, or microworms. It will also accept fine, sinking granules after acclimatization. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes its vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eErethistes jerdoni\u003c\/em\u003e prefers cool, oxygen-rich water with a gentle current. Dense planting, soft substrate, and fine current create ideal conditions. In groups of 5 or more, it exhibits natural, calm social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eThe Deltawing Dwarf Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eErethistes jerdoni\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tiny, peaceful mini catfish with an exceptional body shape – a true rarity for enthusiasts of small species and nano aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749387085,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/31214_afbbd61e24d01127e56be6314200dd61.jpg?v=1773958379","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/deltafl-gel-zwergewels-erethistes-jerdoni","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}