Moderate
Shovelnose Catfish (Sorubim lima)
22–27°C · pH 6–7.5 · 600L
£46.99
Sorubim Lima Catfish
2 products
Shovel-Nosed Catfish and Duckbill Catfish are both listed here as Sorubim lima. Plan for a large adult predator before choosing a supplied size.
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Two trade names for the same listed species
The two offers use different common names but share Sorubim lima as their scientific identity. Compare the actual supplied size and availability; the Duckbill wording does not describe a smaller adult species. Published records reach 54.2 cm total length, well beyond a small juvenile’s needs.
Check the current Sorubim offersAssess companions as potential prey
Choose an aquarium with ample swimming and turning room, secure cover and filtration for a large catfish. Small fish can be eaten. Feeding needs its own plan too: watch that the catfish takes suitable food rather than assuming that activity elsewhere in the aquarium means it has eaten.
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