Pimelodus Catfish

A larger-growing cousin of the popular, well-known Spotted Pictus, the Ornate Pim Catfish is found throughout much of the Amazon and its tributaries but is uncommon in the hobby. With its distinctive black and white banding, silver base, and striped pattern, they are a beautiful and extremely active fish in the aquarium. With a maximum size of around 12″, they are much more manageable as adult fish than many other large growing catfish seen in the trade. Although they are generally peaceful, tankmates should be chosen with care as they will eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths.

• Species – Pimelodus ornatuss
• Common Name – Pimelodus catfish
• Origin – South America
• Diet – Omnivore
• PH Range – 7 – 7.5
• Temperature – Cold and Tropical 24°c – 27°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer but very difficult to breed in the aquarium
• Maximum Size – approximately 30cm
• Sex – Un-sexed