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<b>Common Names:</b> Tiger Shovelnose Cat, Tiger Catfish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Pimelodidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-8.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 75-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 6-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 8-10 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 39 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 180g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Little is known about the breeding habits of the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Only compatible with larger tank mates
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Plenty of room to swim, with rocks, plants, and large driftwood to enhance and simulate a natural environment. Since the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is a highly active fish, a tightly covered aquarium should be used to prevent it from jumping out of the tank.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Rivers and tributaries of South America
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