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True Piramutaba Catfish (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii)

$199.99

One of the largest of the Amazon giant catfish, the Piramutaba is an important food fish throughout much of its range, which extends from the headwaters of the Amazon in the Andes to its mouth at the far Eastern edge of Brazil as well as the Guianas. Known to undertake massive migrations to spawn, this open water predator is typically found in murky, fast-moving waters in main river channels and due to its huge adult size and active nature is only suitable for the largest custom aquariums or indoor ponds. Very similar to the more well-known Piraiba Catfish (B. filamentosum), the Piramutaba can be distinguished by their distinctive deeply forked caudal fin and lack of spotting.
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Description

True Piramutaba Catfish (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii)

Origin: Wild Suriname
Locale: Coastal rivers
Diet: Predator and piscivore. Will usually accept frozen foods and can be weaned onto pellets over time.
Adult Size: 36″+
Recommended Tank Size: Only the largest custom aquariums or indoor ponds are appropriate to maintain this species
Compatibility: Predatory but generally not aggressive. Will eat anything they can fit in their surprisingly large mouths

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.5
Temp:                     78-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.

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