Description
Sun Catfish – Hardy, Peaceful Bottom-Dweller with Striking Appearance
(Horabagrus brachysoma)
The Sun Catfish is a robust freshwater species native to South India, admired for its distinctive golden-yellow to orange coloration and large size. Known for its peaceful temperament, this catfish is a calm bottom-dweller that adds both color and character to spacious community tanks. Its broad head, whiskers (barbels), and smooth body make it a fascinating species for intermediate to advanced aquarists.
Key Features:
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Bright golden to orange-yellow body with subtle dark markings
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Peaceful and relatively inactive bottom dweller
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Grows to a medium-large size, ideal for spacious aquariums
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Active primarily at night but visible during the day
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Adds striking color and personality to community setups
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Horabagrus brachysoma
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Adult Size: Up to 30 cm (12 inches)
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres with plenty of hiding spaces and soft substrate
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Diet: Omnivorous – feeds on sinking pellets, frozen foods, and live treats like worms or shrimp
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Behavior: Peaceful but may be shy; best kept with similarly sized, non-aggressive tankmates
Why Choose the Sun Catfish?
The Sun Catfish combines striking coloration with a calm disposition, making it a standout species for larger community aquariums. Its unique appearance and peaceful nature provide both beauty and tranquility to your aquatic environment.
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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