{"product_id":"fishers-wood-catfish-2-5-3-live-freshwater-rare-tropical-aquarium-fish","title":"Fisher's Wood Catfish 2.5-3\" Live Freshwater Rare Tropical Aquarium Fish","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFisher’s Wood Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual freshwater catfish appreciated for its distinctive appearance, bottom-dwelling behavior, and preference for structured environments with plenty of cover. The fish offered in this listing is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in size.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis catfish does best in a well-maintained aquarium with clean, well-oxygenated water and good filtration. 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