Tiger Shovelnose Catfish Care Guide
Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
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Bioload Score
40000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 135.0 cm / 53.2"
- 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
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; eats fish, crustaceans, and prepared foods suitable for large catfish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in large tanks with plenty of space for swimming. Prefers the bottom.
Good to Know
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish are known for their striking striped pattern and large size, requiring significant space and care.
Gender Differences
Males tend to have a more slender body.
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