{"id":10515,"date":"2026-02-17T19:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/porthole-shovelnose-catfish-hemisorubim-platyrhynchos-8cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:15:17","slug":"porthole-shovelnose-catfish-hemisorubim-platyrhynchos-8cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=porthole-shovelnose-catfish-hemisorubim-platyrhynchos-8cm","title":{"rendered":"Porthole Shovelnose Catfish Hemisorubim Platyrhynchos 8cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Porthole Shovelnose Catfish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:\u2028 <\/strong>The Porthole Shovelnose Catfish, known for its sleek, elongated body and distinctive shovel-shaped snout, is a captivating addition to any large aquarium. These peaceful fish are nocturnal predators and exhibit unique hunting behavior, making them a fascinating species to observe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: <\/strong>\u2028Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of South America, particularly the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, this catfish thrives in freshwater environments with dense vegetation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding: <\/strong>\u2028As a carnivorous species, Porthole Shovelnose Catfish prefer a diet of meaty foods, including live or frozen prey such as shrimp, small fish, and bloodworms. They may also accept high-quality carnivore pellets or sinking foods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028Ideal tank mates include other large, peaceful fish that can handle the same water conditions, such as large tetras, peaceful cichlids, and other non-aggressive catfish. Avoid keeping them with small fish, as they may be mistaken for food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028Generally non-aggressive, this catfish is peaceful towards similarly sized or larger tank mates. However, it may exhibit predatory behavior towards smaller fish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028Intermediate. Due to their size, predatory nature, and specific water requirements, the Porthole Shovelnose Catfish is best suited for aquarists with some experience in maintaining larger freshwater fish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 72-82\u00b0F (22-28\u00b0C)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.0-7.5<br \/>\n<strong>Hardness:<\/strong> 2-15 dGH<br \/>\n<strong>Tank Size:<\/strong> Minimum 100 gallons due to their potential size (up to 18 inches)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porthole Shovelnose Catfish Overview:\u2028 The Porthole Shovelnose Catfish, known for its sleek, elongated body and distinctive shovel-shaped snout, is a captivating addition to any large aquarium. These peaceful fish are nocturnal predators and exhibit unique hunting behavior, making them a fascinating species to observe. Origin: \u2028Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of South America, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10514,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10515","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-catfish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/10515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10515"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10515"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}