Description
Bumblebee Catfish – Striking Stripes and Peaceful Nature
Bring a splash of bold pattern and calm charm to your freshwater aquarium with the Bumblebee Catfish (Microglanis iheringi). Named for their distinctive black and yellow striped pattern reminiscent of a bumblebee, these small catfish are peaceful, nocturnal bottom dwellers that add both interest and utility to community tanks.
Bumblebee Catfish are known for their shy and gentle temperament, making them excellent companions for peaceful tank mates. Their scavenging behavior helps keep the aquarium clean by feeding on leftover food and small invertebrates.
Key Features:
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Distinctive Bumblebee Stripes: Bold black and yellow bands create a striking appearance
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Peaceful & Nocturnal: Calm, shy bottom dwellers that are most active at night
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Small Size: Perfect for community tanks without overcrowding
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Excellent Cleaners: Help maintain tank cleanliness by scavenging uneaten food
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons
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Water Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, algae wafers, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense plants to help them feel secure.
Add unique style and gentle charm to your aquarium with the Bumblebee Catfish — a striking and peaceful bottom dweller.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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