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Name
Scientific name
Oxydoras niger
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Doradidae
Common names
Ripsaw Catfish
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
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
Aquarium size
Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 120 cm
Water
Water conditions
6–7
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
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 cm - ~1728 litres as a minmum for a single adult fish. Bear in miond this species does better as part of a group. Consideration should be given …
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…
References
References
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