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Name
Scientific name
Leiarius pictus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Pimelodidae
Common names
Sailfin Pim
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The sailfin pim, Leiarius pictus, is a large pimelodid catfish from the Rio Orinoco basin in Colombia and Venezuela and the Amazon in Peru …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
600mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 90 cm, Minimum height 120 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.2–7.6
Hardness
5–18dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Amazon, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Rio Orinoco basin in Colombia and Venezuela, and parts of the Amazon drainage in Peru and Brazil.
Habitat
Inhabits large rivers and lakes. It lurks among submerged tree roots and other refuges during daylight hours, emerging at night to feed.
Aquarium size
Something in the region of 240 ∗ 90 ∗ 120 cm - ~2592 litres would be needed for a fully-grown fish.
Maintenance
Strictly speaking, decor isn't necessary for a tank containing an adult, provided the lighting is fairly dim. You can however add some large chunks of bogwood,…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.2-7.6 Hardness: 5-18°H
Diet
Piscivorous by nature, but usually adapts well to dead foods in captivity. It relishes meaty items such as prawns, mussels, cockle, lancefish or earthworms. La…
Behaviour and compatibility
Whilst it won't hesitate to gobble any smaller fish, it's actually quite peaceful and can be kept alongside other similarly-sized species in suitable surroundi…
Sexual dimorphism
Virtually impossible to sex by external characteristics. Adult females are likely to be stockier in build than males.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby.
Notes
Also known as the painted, saddle or marbled sailfin catfish, it's debatable as to whether this species should be considered an aquarium subject at all given i…
References
References
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