Sailfin Marbled Pimelodid (Leiarius pictus)
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Sailfin Marbled Pimelodid
Leiarius pictus
284 Litres (75 US G.)
58.4-61cm (23-24 ")
Freshwater
6.2 - 7.6
21.7-25.6°C (71 -78 °F)
8-18 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Pimelodidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Painted Catfish, Saddle Catfish, Sailfin Marbled Catfish, Sailfin Pim
Additional scientific names
- Bagrus pictus, Sciades pictus
Origin
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Sexing
- Difficult to sex visually, females are said to be more heavily set than more slender males.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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