according to the origin Salto Pirareta
Synonyms
Pirambocaya (PAR)
Pirareta bristlenose catfish
Pirareta-Antennenwels
Pirareta bristlenose catfish
Pirareta-Antennenwels
Length (total)
approx. 18 cm
Standard length (documented)
156.0 mm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
Temperature
20 - 29 °C
pH
6.0 - 8.0
Type of water
Clear water
Nutrition (mostly): vegetarian
Eats plants
yes
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: The males have more and longer tentacle on the head. Often females have only short tentacle/stublles anlong the mouth.
from genus: Standard
multiple
from
to
Quantity
Temp.
23
29
pH
6.70
7.00
GH
KH
NO³
Cond.
present
I / (3 -) 4 rays
(13 -) 14 soft rays
straight
little longer at the bottom than at the top
I / 7 (- 8) rays
I / 6 rays
I / 5 rays
I / (3 -) 4 rays
(13 -) 14 soft rays
straight
little longer at the bottom than at the top
I / 7 (- 8) rays
I / 6 rays
I / 5 rays
Sympatric with
not known
last seen on a
german stock list
german stock list
29/January/2022
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