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Name
Scientific name
Pimelodus maculatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Pimelodidae
Common names
Spotted Pim
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The spotted pim, Pimelodus maculatus, is a pimelodid catfish from the Rio Paraná and Rio São Francisco basins in Brazil and Argentina. Acti…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
180mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6.4–7.4
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraná
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Rio Paraná and Rio São Francisco basins in Brazil and Argentina.
Habitat
Tends to be found in shallow, flowing waters over sandy or muddy substrates, including both major river channels and their tributaries. It also inhabits pools …
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~432 litres should be the minimum tank size considered for an active catfish such as this. This would also suffice for a small group.
Maintenance
Does best in a dimly lit environment with plenty of swimming space, and a few hiding places to provide security. You won't see it move around as much in a brig…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 24 °C pH: 6.4-7.4 Hardness: 5-20°H
Diet
Very easy to feed, although you might need to add food at night until the fish are acclimatised to their surroundings. It mainly preys on aquatic invertebrates…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful enough but bear in mind this is a predatory species and will eat smaller fish. It's really only suitable for roomy tanks with occupants that can't be …
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown, although adult females are likely to be stockier in build than males.
Reproduction
There are no reports of successful breeding in the hobby. It's a migratory species, travelling quite large distances upstream during the wet season to spawn. T…
Notes
There are currently 32 genera and over 80 species included in the family Pimelodidae (including Pimelodus), making it the second largest and one of the most di…
References
References
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