Sperata aor

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Indian Shovelnose Catfish
Indian Shovelnose Catfish
Species Sperata aor
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 3,785.412 liters
3,785,411.78 mL

1000 US Gallons (3785.4L)

Size 182.88 cm

65-72 " (165.1-182.9cm)

pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
20 -25 °C (68-77°F)

Water Hardness

5-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

12-20 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Indian Shovelnose Catfish, Long-Whiskered 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 Sperata aor
Availability Rare
Common name Indian Shovelnose Catfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Bagridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 72 in (182.88 cm)  +
Maximum age 20  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 1,000 US Gallon (3,785.412 liters, 3,785,411.78 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Sperata aor
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