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Pimelodus blochii

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Dusky Pimelodid
Dusky Pimelodid
Species Pimelodus blochii
Family Pimelodidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 25.4 cm

9-10 " (22.9-25.4cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 6.0 - 7.2
Temp. 293.15 K
20 °C
527.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
68 -78 °F (20-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

5-20 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

South America

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Dusky Pimelodid, Bloch's Catfish, Four-lined Pimelodus

[edit] Synonyms

Pimelodus clarias, Pseudorhamdia macronema, Pseudorhamdia piscatrix

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful tank inhabitant but can eat smaller fish.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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