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Pimelodus albicans (Valenciennes, 1840) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ben Lee (1) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1) Sebastián Preisz (1) Hugo Hulsberg (1) |
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Aquarium Care: This is quite a large member of the Pim family and as such should not be kept with smaller species. In saying that they are non problematic in the aquarium with same size or larger tank mates such as barbs, gouramies, cichlids and other South American catfish in a large mature tank. Provide plant cover and hiding places to make them feel more secure in their surroundings. Prefers slightly cooler temperatures in the aquarium. Diet: Will eat most prepared foods such as tablet, pellet and frozen foods. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
Arius albicans |
Family: |
Pimelodidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Paraná River basin, Endemic in Argentina. |
Size: |
50.0cm. (20ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.0. |
Reference: |
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2019. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, (12/2019). |
Family: Pimelodidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Pimelodus albicans |
 Pimelodus
albicans |
Pimelodus albicansVilla Elisa-province of Buenos Aires, Argentina |
 Pimelodus
albicansDorsal view-Departamento Las Colonias, Santa Fe, Argentina |
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