Giant Bumblebee Catfish Care Guide
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
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Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 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 frozen foods like fish and worms.
Community Compatibility
Suited for a species-specific tank or with large, robust tank mates.
Good to Know
Giant Bumblebee Catfish are notable for their voracious appetite and striking bumblebee-like patterning.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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