Tiger Shovelnose (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum)

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Tiger Shovelnose

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Tiger Shovelnose

Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

1136 Litres (300 US G.)

100-130 cm (39.4-51.2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.2

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

10-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

10-25 years

Family

Pimelodidae





Additional names

Tiger Shovelnose, Tiger Sorubim

Additional scientific names

Platystoma tigrinum


Environment specifics[edit]

Too large for the average home aquarium. This large catfish needs a large tank, 300 gallons or 1136 liters or a large pond.

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