Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
| Common Names: | Tigrinus Catfish Zebra Shovelnose |
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| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South; Amazon River Basin |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; This fish actually likes fast-moving water and will react badly to low oxygenation. |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Predatory |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | The Tigrinus can be somewhat delicate. They do not tolerate high nitrates especially well and may stop feeding because of such conditions, so regular water changes will help avoid such complications. Also, these fish respond badly to low amounts of oxygen, so proper aeration and current should be provided for these fish. These fish should not be overfed, which can lead to death. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 60cm (23.6") Female: 60cm (23.6") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
| Gender: | Unknown. |
| Breeding: | These fish have yet to be bred in captivity. |
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| Main Colours: | Black, White |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Contributors: | Shinigami |
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