Pac-Man Catfish (Lophiosilurus alexandri)

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Pac-Man Catfish

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Pac-Man Catfish

Lophiosilurus alexandri

946 Litres (250 US G.)

61-78.7cm (24-31 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

8-15 years

Family

Pseudopimelodidae





Additional names

Pac-Man Catfish, Pacamã

Additional scientific names

Silurus muticus


Sexing[edit]

Males are slimmer than females.


Tank compatibility[edit]

This fish is predatory so should only be kept with fish larger than itself, anything smaller will be eaten. Has been known to eat fish of similar size that are slim-bodied such as other slender catfish. Keep with large robust top-dwelling and fast-moving fish.

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