Product Information
What's in the box:
1 X TIGER SHOVELNOSE CATFISH
Tiger Catfish Stats: Size, Growth Rate, and Lifespan
| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Species: | Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum |
| Common Name: | Tiger Shovelnose Catfish. |
| Size: | Up 51 inches (130cm) |
| Note: | Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
| Habitat: | South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: | At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for mature specimens. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, will readily accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp. |
| Behavior: | Active predator will eat anything it can fit its mouth on. |
| Water: | Temperature of 72F to 82F (22-28 C) ,pH range: 6.2 7.2; dH range: 2 20. |
| Care: | Easy, hardy. |
| Communities: | None, keep alone or in a pair. |
| Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria. |
Shipping Information
| Zone | Weight | Delivery Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| West Malaysia | First 1.00 kg | 15.00 |
| Extra 1.00 kg | 2.00 | |
| East Malaysia | First 1.00 kg | 30.00 |
| Extra 1.00 kg | 20.00 |