Description
Mottled Upside-Down Catfish—Unique Behavior and Charming Appearance
Discover the fascinating world of the Mottled Upside-down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris), a captivating freshwater species renowned for its distinctive habit of swimming upside down. With its mottled pattern and quirky behavior, this catfish adds both personality and intrigue to any community aquarium.
Mottled Upside-down Catfish are peaceful, nocturnal bottom dwellers that thrive in groups, bringing interesting activity and helping keep your tank clean by scavenging leftover food. Their unique swimming style and striking mottled coloration make them a standout addition for any aquarist seeking something truly special.
Key Features:
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Unique Upside-down Swimming: Fascinating behavior that sets them apart
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Mottled Pattern: Attractive black and white mottled coloration for eye-catching appeal
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Peaceful & Social: Best kept in groups of 3 or more to promote natural social behavior
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Bottom Dwellers & Cleaners: Help maintain tank cleanliness by scavenging debris
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 – sinking pellets, algae wafers, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 8–10 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and plants to create a comfortable environment.
Add a unique twist and charming character to your aquarium with the Mottled Upside-down Catfish — an intriguing and delightful freshwater companion.
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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