Duckbill Catfish Care Guide
Sorubim lima
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Bioload Score
30000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 50.0 cm / 20.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 1000L (264 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for large tanks or ponds with ample space to swim.
Good to Know
Duckbill Catfish are known for their unique flat snouts and peaceful temperament towards larger tank mates.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
Stock Duckbill Catfish in Your Tank
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