Sailfin Marbled Pimelodid (Leiarius pictus)

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Sailfin Marbled Pimelodid

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Sailfin Marbled Pimelodid

Leiarius pictus

284 Litres (75 US G.)

58.4-61cm (23-24 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.6

21.7-25.6°C (71 -78 °F)

8-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

8-15 years

Family

Pimelodidae





Additional names

Painted Catfish, Saddle Catfish, Sailfin Marbled Catfish, Sailfin Pim

Additional scientific names

Bagrus pictus, Sciades pictus


Origin

Sexing

Difficult to sex visually, females are said to be more heavily set than more slender males.

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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