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Giant Raphael
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Megalodoras uranoscopus
757 Litres (200 US G.)
50-70 cm (19.7-27.6")
Freshwater
5.8 - 7.4
21 -24 °C (69.8-75.2°F)
15-25 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Doradidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Giant Raphael, Giant Raphael Catfish, Giant Talking Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Doras libertatis, Doras uranoscopus, Hoplodoras uranoscopus, Megalodoras irwini, Megalodoras libertatis, Oxydoras huberi, Pseudodoras huberi
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- A large yet peaceful catfish. Keep with similar-sized robust peaceful tank mates.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- This is a very large catfish requiring a very large tank/tropical pond with very good filtration. Décor should be robust, large and secure, this fish will try to hide under wood or in any tunnels.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)