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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum)
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 75-82° F, KH 6-20, pH 6.0-8.0
Max. Size 3' 3"
Family Pimelodidae
Minimum Tank Size 180 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 75-82° F, KH 6-20, pH 6.0-8.0
Max. Size 3' 3"
Family Pimelodidae
Minimum Tank Size 180 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, which is also known as the Tiger Catfish, is from the rivers and tributaries of South America. It is a large catfish that can attain a length of over 3 feet in captivity. The body of this cat is long and slender and has a beautiful silver coloration. Black stripes and spots cover the entire body, giving this fish a tiger-like appearance. The mouth is adorned with very long whiskers, and is long and flat in shape.

It can grow impressively large in an aquarium setting and should be given plenty of room to swim. Due to its size and high energy this fish should be kept with larger tank mates. Besides the minimum tank size of 180 gallons, rocks, plants, and large driftwood should be used to enhance and simulate a natural environment. Since the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is a highly active fish, a tightly covered aquarium should be used to prevent it from jumping out of the tank.

Little is known about the breeding habits of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, but it is speculated that the females have a fuller stomach and overall shape.

Feeding the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is not difficult due to the fact that it is not a picky eater. In the wild, this fish will eat fish and crustaceans. In the aquarium setting, assorted worms, frozen foods, sinking catfish pellets, and dry foods will provide the proper nutrition.

Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 8"

Customer Testimonials

Josue Martinez Homestead , FL
Tiger catfish are pretty cool, but they actually do eat fish and crustaceans in the aquarium setting. They are most active at night and the best time to feed these fish is with the lights turned off.
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