Description
Golden Striped Catfish – Elegant and Active Freshwater Bottom Dweller
Enhance your aquarium with the sleek and captivating Golden Striped Catfish (Mystus vittatus), a striking species known for its beautiful golden-yellow stripes running along a slender, dark body. This peaceful bottom-dweller adds both visual appeal and dynamic activity to your freshwater setup.
Growing up to around 6 inches, the Golden Striped Catfish is an agile and nocturnal scavenger that thrives in community tanks with moderate water flow. Its distinctive golden stripes make it a standout addition, while its calm temperament ensures compatibility with many other peaceful fish species.
This catfish is an excellent cleaner, foraging along the substrate for leftover food and organic debris, helping to maintain a healthy aquarium environment. Hardy and adaptable, it’s suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists looking to add a touch of elegance and functionality to their tanks.
Key Features:
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Striking Appearance: Distinctive golden-yellow stripes contrast beautifully with a dark body, adding elegance and color
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Peaceful & Active: Calm, nocturnal behavior with active foraging at night, perfect for community tanks
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Efficient Bottom Cleaner: Helps keep the tank clean by scavenging uneaten food and organic matter
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a range of water conditions, ideal for beginners and experienced fishkeepers
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 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 – accepts sinking pellets, live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp
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Lifespan: 5+ years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding spots with rocks, caves, and dense plants to mimic their natural habitat and offer daytime shelter. Use a soft substrate to protect their barbels.
The Golden Striped Catfish is a captivating and practical addition to any freshwater aquarium. Its striking coloration and peaceful nature make it a popular choice for hobbyists seeking both beauty and bottom-level activity.
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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