Platystomatichthys sturio
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| Sturgeon Catfish | |
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| Sturgeon Catfish | |
| Species | Platystomatichthys sturio |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 511.031 liters 511,030.59 mL 135 US Gallons (511L) |
| Size | 38.1 cm
14-15 " (35.6-38.1cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 294.15 K 69.8 °F 529.47 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
12-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
12-14 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Sturgeon Catfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Platystoma sturio
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best in a species tank or with other medium to large fish that do not occupy the same area as the catfish, but really best kept alone.
[edit] Diet
- Unknown
[edit] Feeding regime
- Unknown
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs an exceptionally large tank with immaculate water conditions. Must be kept in a mature tank with low nitrate levels. Needs a tank wide enough for it to stretch out its long barbels.
[edit] Behaviour
- Skittish catfish that can easily damage itself if frightened.
[edit] Identification
- An slender silver large catfish with an elongated blunt snout with long barbels. Resembles the Sorubim lima. An albino variant has been sighted.
