Tigrinus Catfish Care Guide
Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
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Bioload Score
80000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 100.0 cm / 39.4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 2000L (528 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Amazon River Basin
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; primarily feeds on fish.
Community Compatibility
Should be kept with large, aggressive fish or alone.
Good to Know
Tigrinus Catfish are sought after for their striking striped pattern, resembling a tiger's.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in size.
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