01 / Space & growth
Consider adult size, swimming behaviour and the space your aquarium provides over the long term.
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Fish Category / Ballina · Northern Rivers
Catfish
Browse catfish species that add character and personality to freshwater aquariums, available locally at Aquarium Zone.
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31 profiles to browse
Get to know the names, compare species and open each profile for a closer look. Use the information to plan your aquarium, then check current availability with us.
Corydoras
Adolfi Cory
Corydoras adolfoi
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Catfish
Albino Bristlenose
Ancistrus cirrhosus
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Catfish
Albino Hoplo Catfish
Megalechis thoracata
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Corydoras
Albino Pepper Cory
Corydoras paleatus
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Catfish
Albino Sailfin Pleco
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
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Corydoras
Albino Sterbai Cory
Corydoras sterbai (albino variation)
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Catfish
Alenquer Tiger Pleco (L397)
Panaqolus sp. (L397)
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Catfish
Bristlenose
Ancistrus sp.
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Catfish
Bumble Bee Catfish
Microglanis iheringi
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Catfish
Chocolate Zebra Pleco (L270)
Hypancistrus sp. (L270)
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Corydoras
Emerald Green Cory
Corydoras splendens
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Catfish
Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
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Corydoras
Gold Laser Cory
Corydoras aeneus
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Catfish
Hoplo Catfish
Megalechis thoracata
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Corydoras
Julii Cory
Corydoras julii
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Pleco
King Tiger Pleco (L066)
Hypancistrus sp. (L066)
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Catfish
King Tiger Pleco (L333)
Panaqolus sp. (L333)
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Catfish
Leopard Cactus Pleco (L600)
Baryancistrus demantoides (L600)
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Catfish
Leopard Frog Pleco (L134)
Peckoltia compta (L134)
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Catfish
Longfin Bristlenose
Ancistrus dolichopterus
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Corydoras
Longfin Pepper Cory
Corydoras paleatus
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Corydoras
Orange Venezuelan Cory
Corydoras aeneus
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Catfish
Orinoco Angel Pleco (L201)
Baryancistrus sp. (L201)
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Corydoras
Panda Cory
Corydoras panda
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Catfish
Peppermint Bristlenose
Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus 'Peppermint'
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Catfish
Petricola Catfish
Synodontis petricola
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Catfish
Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
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Corydoras
Pygmy Cory
Corydoras pygmaeus
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Catfish
Super Red Bristlenose
Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus
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Catfish
Tandanus Catfish
Tandanus tandanus
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Catfish
Whiptail Catfish
Rineloricaria genus
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Fish category / Ballina
Common
questions.
Quick answers about catfish. No question is silly, so if yours isn't here, ask us.
Should Corydoras be kept in groups?
Yes. Corydoras are social and do best in a group of six or more, over soft sand that is gentle on their barbels.
Do plecos clean the tank?
Some graze on algae, but plecos still need their own food, such as sinking wafers and vegetables, and they add to the tank’s waste. They’re not a replacement for regular maintenance.
How big do plecos get?
It varies a lot by species. Bristlenose plecos stay fairly small, while common plecos can grow well over 30 cm. Check the adult size on the profile before buying.
Can I check what’s in stock before I visit?
Yes. Fresh stock arrives every week and fish can sell quickly, so a listing here doesn’t guarantee a fish is in store today. Call (02) 6686 0002 or send an enquiry and we’ll let you know what’s currently available.
Aquarium Zone / Northern Rivers
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decisions.
Explore catfish with Aquarium Zone in Ballina. Whether you’re comparing species or planning your next aquarium, we can help you consider the options for your setup.
For hobbyists in Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Lennox Head and the wider Northern Rivers, a conversation about your aquarium plans is a useful place to start.
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