Brachyplatystoma platynemum
Flat-whiskered Catfish, High Fin Catfish
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
1–20 ppm
Size
130 cm
Tank
2000 L
Brachyplatystoma platynemum is a large, predatory species known to require substantial tanks due to its eventual size. They are best kept in large, spacious aquariums offering ample swimming space. Suitable companions should be similar in size; smaller fish might be viewed as prey.
Water parameters
Hardness
1–20 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
Tank & size
Fish size
130 cm
Tank length
250 cm
Tank volume
2000 L
