Bandeira Catfish (Brachyplatystoma platynemum)

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Bandeira Catfish

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Bandeira Catfish

Brachyplatystoma platynemum

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

1703 Litres (450 US G.)

Size

101.6-116.8cm (40-46 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.6 - 7.6

Temp.

24 -33 °C (75.2-91.4°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

Bandeira Catfish, Slobbering Catfish

Additional scientific names

Goslinia platynema, Brachyplatystoma platynema, Taenionema steeri
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