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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

Social needs
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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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