Mees’ pimelodid - Brachyrhamdia meesi

Scientific name: Brachyrhamdia meesi

Common name: Mees’ pimelodid

Family: Heptapteridae

Usual size in fish tanks: 8 - 9 cm (3.15 - 3.54 inch)

014

Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7.3

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 16°N (53.57 - 285.71ppm)

0°C 32°F30°C 86°F

Recommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C (73.4 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Mees’ pimelodid’s are very greedy eaters, because of this be very careful not to overfeed these fish. They will accept all foods offered so use a quality flake or sinking pellets for the staple diet but twice a week treat them with live or frozen foods in the form of blood worms or brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Mees’ pimelodid’s are to be found in the waterways of Brazil.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

As of yet, not reported in the aquarium but in the wild Brachyrhamdia meesi are believed to be egg scatterers.

Lifespan

The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.

Short description

Mees’ pimelodid’s are a peaceful species but will see smaller tank mates as food so only house these with similar sized tank mates. They prefer subdued lighting and floating plants will create shady areas. Brachyrhamdia meesi will require hiding places made by adding bog wood or rocks as they like to hide quickly after swimming for short distances.

Pictures

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.