Pimelodus pictus
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| Spotted Pimelodus | |
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| Spotted Pimelodus | |
| Species | Pimelodus pictus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 294.817 K 21.667 °C 530.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-10 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Pictus, Pimpictus, Spotted Pimelodus, Pim Pictus
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Pimelodella picta, Pimelodella pictus
[edit] Origin
- Peruvian and Columbian Amazon.
[edit] Sexing
- Not known.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Peaceful catfish, can eat smaller fish or fry, but otherwise will not bother tank mates. Keep with other peaceful larger active fish and nothing that can nip barbels.
[edit] Diet
- An unfussy omnivore. Most prepared foods are taken and the fish will gorge itself on live or frozen foods to a point where the aquarist must be careful not to feed too much in one sitting. Bloodworm induces a feeding frenzy and is good for acclimatizing new acquisitions.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once a day in small amounts if possible. The fish will eat huge amounts in one day, its belly swelling to resemble a marble and can happily live off this for up to a week.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Swimming space is needed as this fish likes to swim especially around feeding time. You will see much more of this fish during the day if you have relatively dim lighting.
[edit] Behaviour
- A larger active fish that is generally peaceful.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish with a forked caudal fin and several long barbels around the mouth. It is silver-grey in base colour with many darker spots on the body. There are two colour forms seen. The Peruvian has dalmation-like spots which are larger on the body and smaller around the head. The Columbian has much smaller less defined spots.
