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Description:
The occipital process has a broad base then tapers
posteriorly where it comes in contact with the predorsal
plate. The frontal fontanel does not extend posteriorly
beyond the level of the eyes. The barbels are long
and cylindrical, the maxillary barbels extending to
the base of the caudal fin. Dorsal fin has a strong
spine and 6 rays. The caudal fin is large, deeply
forked and the lobes sharply pointed. Surface of head
is covered with thin skin. Aquarium Care:
The "Pictus cat" is the most popular member
of the 300 or so species of the Pimelodidae family
and as such is well recommended for a community tank
of mid-sized fish as long as they are not "Neon
Tetra" size as they will be picked off when they
are enjoying their night-time cruises. They do make
a nice addition to a mid-sized community tank. A few
journals quote that you can keep them singly but in
my experience they are never very happy in this scenario
and do prefer a few of their own companions, at least
4 should suffice. They apparently don't take too kindly
to hard water, as my own supply is very soft I don't
have that problem. Diet: Not a problem
as they will eat just about anything. They do like
earthworms and other meaty foods such as whiteworm,
and frozen bloodworm. Tablet food is also greedily
taken.
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