Laulao Catfish (Brachyplatystoma vaillanti)

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Laulao Catfish

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Laulao Catfish

Brachyplatystoma vaillanti

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

1703 Litres (450 US G.)

Size

101.6-106.7cm (40-42 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.6

Temp.

24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-18 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Pimelodidae




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Additional names

Parnahybae Catfish, Laulao Catfish

Additional scientific names

Brachyplatystoma vaillantii, Brachyplatystoma parnahybae, Piramutana piramuta, Platystoma vaillantii
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