Familia: Pimelodidae
Brachyplatystoma filamentosum es un pimelódido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 225–330 cm; temperatura 24–30 °C.
Brachyplatystoma filamentosum is a Pimelodidae from South America. In the wild it prefers large rivers and floodplains over sand; in the aquarium it stays predatory toward fish close to its mouth size. Plan on 225–330 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Dificultad media. Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size; Singles or small groups in very large tanks.
Mantén el agua a 24–30 °C. 24–30 °C curated husbandry range. Heater for stable warmth.
Alcanza 225–330 cm; es middle of the water column. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De Sudamérica: large rivers and floodplains over sand, con moderate current.
En acuario: not bred in home aquaria. Hard to distinguish.