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Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii

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Paraense Catfish
Paraense Catfish
Species Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
Family Pimelodidae
Difficulty Very Difficult
Min. Tank Size 5,678.118 liters
5,678,117.67 mL

1500 US Gallons (5678.1L)

Size 190.5 cm

65-75 " (165.1-190.5cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-18 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

18-25 years

Habitat

South America

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Paraense Catfish

[edit] Synonyms

Brachyplatystoma paraense

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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