Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii

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Paraense Catfish
Paraense Catfish
Species Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
Difficulty Very Difficult
Min. Tank Size 5,678.118 liters
5,678,117.67 mL

1500 US Gallons (5678.1L)

Size 190.5 cm

65-75 " (165.1-190.5cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-18

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

18-25 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Paraense Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Brachyplatystoma paraense

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

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[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
Availability Rare
Common name Paraense Catfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Very Difficult
Family Pimelodidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 75 in (190.5 cm)  +
Maximum age 25  +
Maximum hardness 18  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 1,500 US Gallon (5,678.118 liters, 5,678,117.67 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
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