Tiger Shovelnose (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum)

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Tiger Shovelnose

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Tiger Shovelnose

Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

1136 Litres (300 US G.)

Size

100-130 cm (39.4-51.2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.2

Temp.

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

10-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-25 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Pimelodidae




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Additional names

Tiger Shovelnose, Tiger Sorubim

Additional scientific names

Platystoma tigrinum


Environment specifics[edit]

Too large for the average home aquarium. This large catfish needs a large tank, 300 gallons or 1136 liters or a large pond.

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External links[edit]

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