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Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
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| Goeldi's Pimelodid | |
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| Goeldi's Pimelodid | |
| Species | Brachyplatystoma filamentosum |
| Family | Pimelodidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 2,460.518 liters 2,460,517.657 mL 650 US Gallons (2460.5L) |
| Size | 304.8 cm
100-120 " (254-304.8cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
12-25 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Goeldi's Pimelodid, Kumakuma, Piraiba
[edit] Synonyms
- Brachyplatystoma goeldii, Pimelodus filamentosus, Piratinga piraaiba, Platystoma affine, Platystoma gigas, Sorubimichthys gigas
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A very large fish that should either be kept with similar sized fish (which, once this fish is full size, is hard to find) or in a large species tank only.
[edit] Diet
- This fish has an enormous appetite and will accept most foods. It will eat any tank mates that can fit in it's surprisingly large mouth.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This is an exceptionally large fish and needs exceptionally large surroundings to match! A final tank size should not be any less than 10ft in length. A build of an indoor tropical pond is ideal for this fish, provided it can not jump out.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
