{"id":2299,"date":"2026-02-16T23:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/black-clarias-anglolensis-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:34","slug":"black-clarias-anglolensis-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-clarias-anglolensis-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Black Clarias Anglolensis 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Black Clarias Anglolensis 5cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Black Clarias Angolensis, also known as the African Blacktail Catfish, is a striking freshwater fish prized for its sleek black coloration and distinctive appearance. With its long body and whisker-like barbels, this species adds an exotic allure to any aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originating from Africa, specifically in the rivers and freshwater systems of Angola, this species thrives in warm, tropical climates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Omnivorous by nature, these catfish are not picky eaters. They readily accept a varied diet including pellets, flakes, live or frozen foods like bloodworms, and occasional vegetable matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Generally peaceful, they can coexist with larger, non-aggressive fish that won&#8217;t outcompete them for food. Compatible tank mates include larger tetras, barbs, peaceful cichlids, and other similarly sized catfish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Known for their calm demeanor, these catfish are not aggressive and rarely display territorial behavior, making them suitable for community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Recommended for intermediate aquarists due to their larger size and specific dietary needs. Basic understanding of tank maintenance and fish behavior is beneficial for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Preferring slightly acidic to neutral water conditions (pH 6.5-7.5) and a temperature range of 72-78\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C), they require adequate filtration and regular water changes to maintain optimal health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Clarias Anglolensis 5cm Overview: The Black Clarias Angolensis, also known as the African Blacktail Catfish, is a striking freshwater fish prized for its sleek black coloration and distinctive appearance. With its long body and whisker-like barbels, this species adds an exotic allure to any aquarium. Origin: Originating from Africa, specifically in the rivers and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2298,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2299","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\/2299","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\/2298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2299"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2299"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}