Pim pictus, Pimelodus pictus |
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 Jun 17 2004, 01:54 PM
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 watching bettas in a blender  Group: Moderators Posts: 11347 Joined: 8-February 03 From: London Member No.: 585  |
Common name/s: Pictus catfish, pim pictus, angelicus pim
Scientific name: Pimelodus pictus Family: Pimelodidae Origin: Amazon and its tributaries in Columbia and Peru Maximum size: 6", 12" in the wild Care: This fish is reasonably easy to care for, it tolerates a wide range of water conditions and will thrive in all but the most alkeline and hard water, they are best kept at temperatures from 22 to 25 celcius. As with all Pimeloid catfish these fish can be sensative to nitrate so regular maintainance should be done, water changes of at least 25% weekly are recomended. Decorate the tank using pieces of bogwood and rocks to form structures towards the back of the tank for the fish to rest under leaving the front of the tank open for free swimming space. Pimelodus pictus is best kept in a group of 3 or more, if kept alone they become shy and will hide but if kept in just pairs they will fight. This fish is a predator and will consume any tankmates under 3". Feeding: The fish is not fussy about food, most sinking aquarium foods will be taken, bloodworms and catfish pellets for carnivourous fish are recomended. Breeding: Unknown Comments: There are two subspecies of Pimelodus pictus in the hobby, the Peruvian pictus which has large black spots and is the more commonly seen fish and the Columbian which has many smaller spots and is generally smaller. Columbian pictus
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Jun 17 2004, 02:01 PM
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watching bettas in a blender Group: Moderators Posts: 11347 Joined: 8-February 03 From: London Member No.: 585 |
Peruvian (angelicus strain)
photo taken from baensch volume 2
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Apr 19 2008, 12:07 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes  Group: Members Posts: 1150 Joined: 10-January 06 From: United Kingdom, Scarborough Member No.: 18127 |
this is my pictus catfish. please understand that this is a VERY difficult fish to take pictures of lol
  
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Jul 7 2008, 08:40 PM
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 Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 30-June 08 From: somerset, u.k Member No.: 42956 |
this is my pictus about a yr old
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