False Perruno Catfish Care Guide
Leiarius marmoratus
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Bioload Score
40000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 100.0 cm / 39.4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°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
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live and meaty foods such as fish, shrimp, and worms.
Community Compatibility
Requires a large tank with species of similar size, not suitable for standard community tanks.
Good to Know
False Perruno Catfish are known for their impressive size and marbled pattern, demanding a spacious and well-structured aquarium.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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