Description
Elongated Moth Catfish – Elegant and Enigmatic Bottom-Dweller
Introduce a touch of elegance and mystery to your aquarium with the Elongated Moth Catfish (Mochokiella paynei), a unique and fascinating species known for its long, flowing fins and moth-like appearance. With its graceful body and delicate fin extensions, this catfish brings a sense of tranquility and beauty to any freshwater tank. Its unusual and eye-catching features make it a standout for both beginner and advanced aquarists alike.
Native to the slow-moving waters of West Africa, the Elongated Moth Catfish is a peaceful bottom-dweller that thrives in well-planted aquariums, where it can explore and find hiding spots. With a calm temperament and nocturnal nature, it is best kept with other non-aggressive species in a peaceful community tank.
Key Features:
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Moth-Like Appearance: Long, flowing fins and a sleek body create a graceful, moth-inspired silhouette
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Peaceful and Shy: A calm species that prefers a quiet tank environment and is perfect for peaceful community setups
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Nocturnal Bottom-Dweller: Active during the night, foraging for food and exploring the substrate
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Ideal for Planted Tanks: Enjoys dense vegetation and natural hiding places, making it perfect for aquascapes
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons
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Water Temp: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, live/frozen foods, and occasional plant matter
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Lifespan: 6–8 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and dense plant cover to make them feel secure during the day when they are less active.
Bring an air of mystery and elegance to your aquarium with the Elongated Moth Catfish — a captivating and peaceful bottom-dweller that will make your tank come to life.
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.
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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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