{"id":9866,"date":"2026-02-17T19:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/oxydoras-pseudodoras-niger-ripsaw-catfish-12cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:01:23","slug":"oxydoras-pseudodoras-niger-ripsaw-catfish-12cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=oxydoras-pseudodoras-niger-ripsaw-catfish-12cm","title":{"rendered":"Oxydoras (Pseudodoras) Niger Ripsaw Catfish 12cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Oxydoras (Pseudodoras) Niger Ripsaw Catfish 12cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Oxydoras Niger Ripsaw Catfish, known for its striking appearance with saw-like serrations along its body, is a captivating addition to any aquarist&#8217;s collection. Originating from the rivers of South America, this species boasts a unique and alluring presence in freshwater tanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indigenous to the Amazon basin, these catfish thrive in slow-moving waters of rivers and tributaries, where they sift through sandy substrates in search of food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Omnivorous by nature, they readily accept a varied diet comprising sinking pellets, frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp. They enjoy scavenging for leftover food, making them effective tank cleaners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Peaceful in temperament, they make compatible tank mates with non-aggressive species like larger tetras, peaceful cichlids, and other catfish of similar size. Avoid small fish that could be seen as prey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Generally peaceful, but may exhibit territorial behavior if confined in a smaller tank or if competing for hiding spots. Provide ample hiding places to mitigate any potential conflicts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to their larger size and specific water needs. Attention to tank size, water quality, and diet is crucial for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintain a pH range between 6.5 to 7.5 and a temperature of 72-79\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C). They appreciate clean, well-oxygenated water and benefit from regular water changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oxydoras (Pseudodoras) Niger Ripsaw Catfish 12cm Overview: The Oxydoras Niger Ripsaw Catfish, known for its striking appearance with saw-like serrations along its body, is a captivating addition to any aquarist&#8217;s collection. Originating from the rivers of South America, this species boasts a unique and alluring presence in freshwater tanks. Origin: Indigenous to the Amazon basin, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9865,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9866","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\/9866","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\/9865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9866"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9866"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}