{"id":7206,"date":"2026-02-17T06:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/iron-head-black-driftwood-catfish-trachycorystes-trachycorystes-12cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:52:28","slug":"iron-head-black-driftwood-catfish-trachycorystes-trachycorystes-12cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=iron-head-black-driftwood-catfish-trachycorystes-trachycorystes-12cm","title":{"rendered":"Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish Trachycorystes Trachycorystes 12cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish Trachycorystes Trachycorystes 12cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish, also known as Trachycorystes, is a captivating and unique addition to any aquarium. With its distinctive iron-colored head and elegant driftwood-like appearance, this species adds intrigue and character to freshwater tanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to South America, these catfish are typically found in the Amazon River basin. Their natural habitats often include slow-moving waters amidst driftwood and vegetation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Trachycorystes trachycorystes are omnivores and accept a varied diet. They eagerly consume sinking pellets, frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp, and also graze on algae and plant matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Peaceful by nature, these catfish thrive in a community setting with other calm species such as tetras, rasboras, peaceful cichlids, and other non-aggressive bottom dwellers. Avoid pairing them with larger, aggressive tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> This species is known for its gentle temperament, displaying minimal aggression towards tank mates. They prefer a tranquil environment and may become stressed in overly aggressive or crowded tanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suitable for aquarists of intermediate experience levels and above, the Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish requires attention to water quality and tank conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintain stable water conditions with temperatures between 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C), a pH range of 6.5-7.5, and soft to moderately hard water. Adequate filtration and regular water changes are crucial for their well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish Trachycorystes Trachycorystes 12cm Overview: The Iron Head Black Driftwood Catfish, also known as Trachycorystes, is a captivating and unique addition to any aquarium. With its distinctive iron-colored head and elegant driftwood-like appearance, this species adds intrigue and character to freshwater tanks. Origin: Native to South America, these catfish are typically [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7205,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7206","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\/7206","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\/7205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=7206"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=7206"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=7206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}