Ornate Pimelodid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ornate Pimelodid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust, and peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that are too large to be considered prey. Avoid small fish or highly aggressive species. Can be kept singly or in groups in very large aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect its delicate barbels. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential due to its size and carnivorous diet. Dim lighting is preferred as they are nocturnal.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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