Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Pseudoplatystomaorder: Siluriformesfamily: Pimelodidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivorous
Temp. Range
22°C - 26°C
Lifespan
15 - 20 years
Habitat
Tropical Freshwater River Basin
Space Needed
minimum 250 gallon tank
ph
6.0 - 7.5
water hardness
soft to medium
Care Notes & Health
An exceptionally large-growing predatory monster fish species. Requires heavy biological and mechanical filtration due to massive waste production. Possesses long tactile barbels used to navigate and locate prey in low light. Will consume any tankmate small enough to fit inside its spacious jaws.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchSkin flukesFin rotBacterial systemic infections
Toxic To
Copper sulfateFormalinMalachite greenHigh ammoniaHigh nitrite
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Common Diseases (2)
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