4-line Pimadella Catfish

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Latin Name: Pimelodus blochi
Common Name(s): 4-line Pimadella Catfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
pH: 6.0-7.5
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: ABN: Chromo Pellets/ Frozen Bloodworms/ Frozen Trifecta/ Frozen Brine/ Frozen Mysis, Hikari: Sinking Wafers/ Sinking Carnivore Pellets

Description: This is an awesome scavenger for any semi-aggressive community tank. They do require a lower light set up, with lots of swimming room to help replicate their wild environment. The 4-line Pimadella Catfish is predatory, so they do best with larger community fish that they cannot fit in their mouth. Be careful adding with any small fish, or you may notice them slowly disappear in your tank. This fish does best with a meatier, higher protein diet. Although these guys will do alright on their own, they do best in a larger group of three or more.