Sorubim lima
Duckbill Catfish, Duck-beak Catfish
Temperature
23–30°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
1–20 ppm
Size
501 cm
Tank
500 L
The Sorubim lima is a schooling catfish known for its unique duckbill-shaped snout and slender body. They are nocturnal and show a preference for staying hidden during the day, coming out to feed and explore the tank at night. Their diet primarily consists of smaller fish, crustaceans, and large insects, making them predators that require considerate tankmates.
Water parameters
Hardness
1–20 ppm
Temperature
23–30°C
pH
7.5–7.5
Tank & size
Fish size
501 cm
Tank length
200 cm
Tank volume
500 L
Distribution
Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Colombia,Ecuador,Paraguay,Peru,Uruguay,Venezuela.References
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Seriouslyfish
https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/sorubim-lima
