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Bottomless Stomach

        
        The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is a huge predator. It has large barbells to locate food in the night. It has sleek, streamlined body.

Tank setup

Tiger Shovelnose Catfish need very large tanks and good filtration systems. 

Feeding

These fish eat anything and everything that fits in its mouth. Feed it live foods, beef heart, and predatory food pellets.

Tank Mates

Idea tank mates would be almost anything that it will not eat or kill! 

INFO SHEET

Sci Name:

 Psuedoplatystoma fasciatum Family: Unknown
Origin: South America Max. Size: 5 feet
PH: 6.6 - 7.6  Temp: 75-82 F
Min Tank Size: 240 gal Feeding: carnivorous

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