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Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
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| Tiger Shovelnose Catfish | |
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| Tiger Shovelnose Catfish | |
| Species | Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum |
| Family | Pimelodidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL 350 US Gallons (1324.9L) |
| Size | 40.945 in
100-104 cm (39.4-40.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-30 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, Barred Sorubim
- Called "Dorada" as a food fish in S. America.[1]
[edit] Sexing
- Females tend to be heavier then males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- Will eat any fish or other prey that will fit in it's mouth. In the aquarium it may be fed earthworms, feeder fish, or shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Only feed when fish is actively searching for food. About every few days.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
