Familia: Pimelodidae
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus es un pimelódido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 135–198 cm; temperatura 24–30 °C.
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus 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 135–198 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.
24–30 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 135–198 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Forraja sobre fine sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja 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.