Scientific Name:
Merodontotus Tigrinus
Common Names:
Zebra Shovelnose, Tigrinus Cat/Catfish, Tiger Striped Catfish.
Family:
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Range:
South America. Amazon River basin.
Maximum Size:
30 inches
Body Characteristics:
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Distinctive/unique features:
Tank:
Large aquarium decorated with rocks and rots on a sandy bottom. Do not use sharp objects. Plants are not necessary. Do not keep two of these fishes together. Keep 1 or at least 3 to spread the aggression over several specimens.
pH:
pH 6.0-7.0
Temperature:
74-81° F
Environment:
Freshwater
Temperament:
Aggressive towards its own species. Relatively friendly towards other species
Compatible Species:
Only keep with fish that are to large to be considered food..
Diet:
Accepts all kind of live food. Can be trained to accept frozen food and pellets.
