Family: Pimelodidae
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans — a Pimelodidae from South America. Reaches 120–176 cm; keep at 22–30 °C.
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, a member of the family Pimelodidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits large rivers and floodplains over sand. Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size and carnivore; meaty sinking foods, it grows to 120–176 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–30 °C range. Other Pseudoplatystoma species in our database include Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum.
A moderate-level species: predatory toward fish close to its mouth size; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 22–30 °C. Heater for stable warmth; 22–30 °C curated husbandry range.
Adults reach 120–176 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are South America — large rivers and floodplains over sand, with moderate current.
Not bred in home aquaria. Hard to distinguish.