Dusky Pimelodid (Pimelodus blochii)

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Dusky Pimelodid

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Dusky Pimelodid

Pimelodus blochii

208 Litres (55 US G.)

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.2

20-25.6°C (68 -78 °F)

5-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

8-10 years

Family

Pimelodidae





Additional names

Dusky Pimelodid, Bloch's Catfish, Four-lined Pimelodus

Additional scientific names

Pimelodus clarias, Pseudorhamdia macronema, Pseudorhamdia piscatrix


Sexing[edit]

Difficult to sex.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A peaceful tank inhabitant but can eat smaller fish.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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