Hemisorubim platyrhynchos

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Spotted Shovelnose
Spotted Shovelnose
Species Hemisorubim platyrhynchos
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 20.866 in

45-53 cm (17.7-20.9")

pH 6.0 - 7.8
Temp. 292.15 K
66.2 °F
525.87 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
19 -26 °C (66.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Piscivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Spotted Shovelnose, Porthole Shovelnose Catfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Hemisorubim platyrhynchos
Availability Rare
Common name Spotted Shovelnose , Spotted Shovelnose, and Porthole Shovelnose Catfish
Diet Piscivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Pimelodidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 20.866 in (53 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 292.15 K (19 °C, 66.2 °F, 525.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Hemisorubim platyrhynchos
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