Ornate pimelodus - Pimelodus ornatus

Scientific name: Pimelodus ornatus

Common name: Ornate pimelodus

Family: Pimelodidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 22 - 32 cm (8.66 - 12.6 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7.3

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 6 - 20°N (107.14 - 357.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C (75.2 - 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: aggressive to smaller

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Ornate pimelodus will definitely eat anything that is offered. It can consume so much food in one session that its belly will swell up and it will not eat again for a week. Quality flakes, catfish pellets and live or frozen foods are relished. When first adding a new specimen to the tank, a couple of meals of blood worms will help it settle quicker.

Origin

South America; Ornate pimelodus are to be found in the Rio Negro, Brazil.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

There are no reported cases of Ornate pimelodus breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Pimelodus ornatus is 5-8 years.

Short description

Pimelodus ornatus are classed as a peaceful species but they will try to eat small tank mates. They require lots of cover in the tank and the addition of floating plants will put them at ease.

Pictures

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