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Banded Shovelnose Catfish

The Banded Shovelnose Catfish is a very large catfish suited more for a public aquarium more than a personal fish tank. It swims long distances in its native rivers. It will tear up any plants that are not rooted deeply and can be aggressive.

 

 

Banded Shovelnose Catfish Breeding: We haven't found any information on the breeding habits of this beautiful catfish.

 

  Origin: Size: Food: Temperature pH  
  Brazil 31 in Carnivorous, live fish and worms 72F-80F 6.5-7.4  
 
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