Merodontotus Tigrinus Catfish Zebra Shovelnose Tiger Striped

Merodontotus Tigrinus Catfish Zebra Shovelnose Tiger Striped Uk 19-20cm Family: Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) Order: Siluriformes (catfish) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Max. size: 60 cm / 24 inches Environment: freshwater Origin: South America. Amazon River basin. Temperament: Aggressive towards its own species. Relatively friendly towards other species. Company: Only keep with fish that are to large to be considered food.. Water parameters: pH 6.0-7.0, temperature 23-27°C / 74-81° F Aquarium setup: Large aquarium decorated with rocks and rots on a sandy bottom. Do not use sharp objects. Plants are not necessary. Do not keep two of these fishes together. Keep 1 or at least 3 to spread the aggression over several specimens. Feeding: Accepts all kind of live food. Can be trained to accept frozen food and pellets.