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Name

Scientific name

Oxydoras niger

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Doradidae

Summary

The ripsaw catfish, Oxydoras niger, is a large doradid catfish from many of the major river systems of northern South America. Reaching 90 …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

900mm, standard length

Tank size

Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 120 cm

Water

Temperature and pH

6–7

Hardness

0–20dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Community suitability
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Where it lives

Countries

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru

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Etymology

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Distribution

Found throughout many of the major river systems of northern South America. It's been recorded from Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, Bolivia and Bra…

Habitat

Amazonian river biotope

Aquarium size

240 ∗ 60 ∗ 120 cm96 ∗ 24 ∗ 48 in - ~1728 litres~456 US gal as a minmum for a single adult fish. Bear in miond this species does better as part of a group. Cons…

Maintenance

Will appreciate cover in the form of rockwork, roots and bogwood. Plants can also be used but ensure plenty swimming space is also provided. As with most large…

Water conditions

Temperature: 70 - 77°F (21 - 25°C) - although can be found in warmer waters in the wild. pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 20°H

Diet

An omnivorous detrivore. Wild fish consume anything edible they find as they sift through the substrate, although a large proportion of the diet is composed of…

Behaviour and compatibility

Gentle giant. Keep with other large peaceful species such as other large cats, arowana and large characins such as pacu and silver dollars. May eat fish small …

Sexual dimorphism

Not known

Reproduction

Not achieved in the hobby

Notes

Previously referred to a Pseudodoras niger, the Ripsaw Cat is a fish only for the experienced fishkeeper due to its large adult size. Although a visually stunn…

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