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Name
Scientific name
Salminus brasiliensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Dorado
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The dorado, Salminus brasiliensis, is a large characid from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, growing to 1000 mm SL. A high…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
1000mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina.
Habitat
Primarily a riverine species, but is also found in lakes and ponds.
Aquarium size
A truly humongous tank (or pond) would be required by an adult specimen, as it's an incredibly fast-swimming, active, predatory fish. Something in the region o…
Maintenance
Speaking hypothetically, decor would not be critical. Obviously, an enormous filtration system would be needed to cope with the massive amounts of biological w…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Highly piscivorous in nature, juvenile captive specimens have been known to accept prawns, lancefish etc. An adult fish would need large amounts of fish such a…
Behaviour and compatibility
Will not eat anything it can't fit into its mouth, but this doesn't leave many available species with which it could be housed in the long term. Young fish hav…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Impossible in home aquaria. Should not even be considered an option.
Notes
The common name of this species is derived from the Portugese dourado and refers to the beautiful golden colour of the fish. We've included this species on the…
References
References
No references