Platystomatichthys sturio

Sexing

 * Unknown

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.

Diet

 * Feed with fine meaty catfish pellets and meaty foods such as bloodworm, small earthworms, daphnia and tubifex.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once a day.

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. Does best with a fine soft substrate.

Behaviour

 * Skittish catfish that can easily damage itself if frightened.

Identification

 * An slender silver large catfish with an elongated blunt snout with long barbels. Resembles the Sorubim lima. An albino variant has been sighted.