Spotted Pimelodus Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted Pimelodus in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150_gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust fish that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature. Avoid very small or timid tank mates. Can be kept in groups if the tank is sufficiently large and provides ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration due to its size and messy eating habits. Provide plenty of hiding places such as large caves, driftwood, and PVC pipes. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect its delicate barbels. Dim lighting is preferred as they are primarily nocturnal.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15_dGH

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