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Family: | Pimelodidae |
Species: |
Pimelodus blochii |
Common Name: |
Four-line pictus, Bloch’s catfish |
Size: | 10in (25cm) |
Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: River basins from Panama to Brazil. |
Min Tank Size: | At least 55 gallons for adult. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, will readily accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp. |
Behavior: | Peaceful with other large fish. Will eat smaller fish. |
Water: | Temperature of 68°F to 79°F (20°-26° C) , pH range: 6.0 – 7.5; dH range: 4 10 |
Care: | Easy. |
Communities: | Do not keep with small fish. |
Suitability: | For the more advanced. |
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