Pseudoplatystoma Fasciatum
How hard are they to keep?
We would class this as a moderate care level.
What is its maximum size?
100cm in the wild, not usually bigger than 50cm in aquariums.
Where are they from?
The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish originates from Rio Madeira Brazil.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are a temperature of 22-27°c, PH 7 and well oxygenated water. This is a large growing fish which will require a large tank.
What do you feed them?
A predatory fish in the wild with a diet of mainly small fish, will except a diet of prawns, fish and pellets.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Keep with other large fish.
How do you breed them?
No known captive breeding.