Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
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| Zebra Shovelnose | |
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| Zebra Shovelnose | |
| Species | Brachyplatystoma tigrinum |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL 250 US Gallons (946.4L) |
| Size | 48.26 cm
15-19 " (38.1-48.3cm) |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-18 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Zebra Shovelnose, Tigerstriped Catfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Merodontotus tigrinus
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[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
Facts about Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Zebra Shovelnose |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Pimelodidae + |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 19 in (48.26 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 18 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.6 + |
| Maximum temperature | 300.928 K (27.778 °C, 82 °F, 541.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 250 US Gallon (946.353 liters, 946,352.945 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Brachyplatystoma tigrinum |
