Description
Spotted Talking Catfish – Secretive Beauty with a Voice
Introduce a fascinating mix of charm, durability, and mystery to your aquarium with the Spotted Talking Catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons), also known as the Spotted Raphael Catfish. Famous for their ability to produce gentle “talking” or croaking sounds using their pectoral fins, these catfish are as intriguing to hear as they are to see.
Adorned with a dark brown or black body speckled with creamy white spots, the Spotted Talking Catfish boasts an attractive pattern and a robust, armored appearance. Nocturnal and shy, they prefer hiding during the day and become active at night, making them a great choice for aquarists who enjoy observing unique nighttime behaviors.
Key Features:
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Audible “Talking” Sounds: Known for making soft clicking or croaking noises
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Striking Spotted Pattern: Dark body with white or cream spots and armored plating
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Peaceful & Hardy: Excellent for community tanks with other calm species
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Nocturnal Bottom Dwellers: Active at night, love hiding spots during the day
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 gallons
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Water Temp: 72–80°F (22–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
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Lifespan: 10+ years with proper care
Tip: Create a natural environment with driftwood, caves, and subdued lighting to help them feel secure and thrive.
Add mystery, durability, and gentle sound to your aquarium with the Spotted Talking Catfish — a quiet character that’s full of surprises.
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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