Difference between revisions of "Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum"
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| + | :Females tend to be thicker-set then males. | ||
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :A very large catfish that will eat any fish smaller than itself. Best in very large tropical set ups with chunky similar sized fish such as large [[Pacu]]. | ||
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| + | :Will eat any fish or other prey that will fit in it's mouth. In the aquarium it may be fed earthworms, feeder fish, or shrimp. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Only feed when fish is actively searching for food. About every few days. | ||
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| + | :A very large set up with excellent filtration, a tropical pond over {{gal|1000}} is ideal. Any decor must be very large and very secure. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A predatory catfish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :The body of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is long and slender and has a beautiful silver colouration. Black stripes and spots cover the entire body, giving this fish a tiger-like appearance. The mouth is adorned with very long whiskers, and is long and flat in shape. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:05, 13 December 2017
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
1325 Litres (350 US G.)
100-104 cm (39.4-40.9")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
4-30 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Pimelodidae
Contents
Additional names
- Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, Barred Sorubim, Dorada
Additional scientific names
- Silurus fasciatus, Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum fasciatum, Platystoma artedii
Sexing[edit]
- Females tend to be thicker-set then males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A very large catfish that will eat any fish smaller than itself. Best in very large tropical set ups with chunky similar sized fish such as large Pacu.
Diet[edit]
- Will eat any fish or other prey that will fit in it's mouth. In the aquarium it may be fed earthworms, feeder fish, or shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Only feed when fish is actively searching for food. About every few days.
Environment specifics[edit]
- A very large set up with excellent filtration, a tropical pond over 3785 Litres (1000 US G.) is ideal. Any decor must be very large and very secure.
Behaviour[edit]
- A predatory catfish.
Identification[edit]
- The body of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is long and slender and has a beautiful silver colouration. Black stripes and spots cover the entire body, giving this fish a tiger-like appearance. The mouth is adorned with very long whiskers, and is long and flat in shape.
Pictures[edit]
Wild Caught
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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