{"id":5470,"date":"2026-02-17T05:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/giant-bumble-bee-catfish-pseudopimelodus-bufonius-10cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:32:11","slug":"giant-bumble-bee-catfish-pseudopimelodus-bufonius-10cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=giant-bumble-bee-catfish-pseudopimelodus-bufonius-10cm","title":{"rendered":"Giant Bumble Bee Catfish Pseudopimelodus Bufonius 10cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Giant Bumble Bee Catfish Pseudopimelodus Bufonius 10cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Giant Bumble Bee Catfish, scientifically known as Pseudopimelodus Bufonius, is an eye-catching and hardy species prized for its unique appearance. With its striking yellow and black striped pattern resembling a bumblebee, this catfish makes an impressive addition to any large freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originating from South America, particularly the Amazon River basin, these catfish thrive in slow-moving rivers and tributaries, preferring sandy or gravelly substrate for burrowing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Feeding on a carnivorous diet, the Giant Bumble Bee Catfish readily accepts a variety of foods including sinking pellets, frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Peaceful and compatible with most non-aggressive fish species of similar size, they do well with other large, peaceful community fish like medium-sized tetras, peaceful cichlids, and other catfish species.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Typically non-aggressive, these catfish are known for their calm demeanor, rarely engaging in territorial disputes. However, providing ample hiding spots and space is essential to minimize any potential conflicts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suitable for intermediate to experienced aquarists, the Giant Bumble Bee Catfish requires a moderately sized aquarium with stable water conditions and a good understanding of carnivorous fish care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintaining a stable water environment is crucial. Aim for temperatures between 72\u00b0F to 78\u00b0F (22\u00b0C to 26\u00b0C), a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, and moderate water flow. Regular water changes and excellent filtration are recommended to ensure optimal health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giant Bumble Bee Catfish Pseudopimelodus Bufonius 10cm Overview: The Giant Bumble Bee Catfish, scientifically known as Pseudopimelodus Bufonius, is an eye-catching and hardy species prized for its unique appearance. With its striking yellow and black striped pattern resembling a bumblebee, this catfish makes an impressive addition to any large freshwater aquarium. Origin: Originating from South [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5469,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5470","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\/5470","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\/5469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5470"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=5470"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=5470"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=5470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}