{"product_id":"engel-antennenwels-pimelodus-pictus","title":"Angel Catfish – *Pimelodus pictus*","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThe Angel Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"414\"\u003ePimelodus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Pictus Catfish, is one of the most beautiful and popular South American catfish. Its striking silvery-white base color with black spots and elegant, long white barbels make it a real eye-catcher in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"709\"\u003ePimelodus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e lives in the river systems of the upper and middle Amazon. It is a very active, yet peaceful schooling fish that prefers to move in groups and readily utilizes the middle to lower swimming areas. With its elegant swimming style and peaceful nature, it is ideally suited for large community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (approx. 5–6 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Amazon region, Peru, Colombia) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eWild-caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, lively, schooling\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 300 l with current, roots, sand substrate \u0026amp; hiding places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eThe Angel Catfish is an omnivore. It loves frozen and live food such as Artemia, Mysis, mussel meat, and mosquito larvae, but also readily accepts food tablets and sinking granules. A varied diet promotes its activity and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003ePimelodus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e should be kept in groups of at least 4 individuals. It requires oxygen-rich, clean water with a gentle current. Good filtration and plenty of open swimming space are ideal. Due to its liveliness, calm tank mates are preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eThe Angel Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003ePimelodus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an active, peaceful, and extremely attractive schooling catfish – a classic among South American catfish for large, lively aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749452621,"sku":null,"price":11.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/5142_e8df105e1324359b88028f85101a2f76.jpg?v=1773958381","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/engel-antennenwels-pimelodus-pictus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}