Firewood / Planiceps Catfish (Sorubimichthys planiceps)

Price range: $119.99 through $149.99

A uniquely shaped, large-growing predatory catfish, the Planiceps or Firewood Catfish is found throughout the middle Amazon in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador where it is a prized food fish. Juvenile fish have impressive butterfly-like pectoral fins which develop into more traditional fins as they grow. Like most of its relatives, they tend to be found in fast-moving stretches of murky water, and they rely on their sensitive barbels much more than their limited eyesight to find prey. In the aquarium, they prefer dim lighting, ample hiding places, and pristine water quality (maintaining high levels of dissolved oxygen is especially important). Due to their enormous adult size, they require a substantial indoor pond to be kept long term.

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Firewood / Planiceps Catfish (Sorubimichthys planiceps)

Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Amazon River
Diet: Predator – prefers live food fish or insects but can be weaned onto frozen/prepared foods with time
Adult Size: 60″
Recommended Tank Size: 300 gallons
Compatibility: A predator but generally non aggressive with fish too large to be eaten. Tankmates should be chosen carefully so that they will not nip at the its delicate fins

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.2
Temp:                     78-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.