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Name
Scientific name
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Pimelodidae
Summary
The red-tail catfish, Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, is a giant pimelodid catfish from much of the Amazon and Rio Orinoco basins in South …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
1340mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 21–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Present throughout much of the Amazon and Rio Orinoco basins in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
Habitat
Occurs in a broad range of habitats from rapids to areas of flooded forest.
Aquarium size
Something in the region of 12' x 8' x 4' (360cm x 240cm x 120cm) - 10,368 litres would be needed for a fully-grown fish, although even this wouldn't provide sp…
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: 21 – 26 °C70 – 79 °F pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-12°H
Diet
Quite an opportunistic feeder in nature, feeding on fish, invertebrates and fallen fruits. In captivity it relishes meaty items such as prawns, mussels, cockle…
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
Unknown.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been achieved in the hobby.
Notes
Although this profile has been included for information purposes, we do not recommend keeping this species in the home unless you are one of the select few wit…
References
References
No references