Small Scute Doradid Cat (Platydoras sp. 'shallow scute')

Small Scute Doradid Cat (Platydoras sp. ‘shallow scute’)

A rare Doradid catfish found in the lower Marowijne River in Suriname, the Small Scute or Shalllow Scute Doradid Catfish is typically found on sandy substrate in moderate to slow moving waters. With their heavily armored bodies and sharp pectoral spines, they have few natural predators and are a relatively bold species. Like most of their close relatives, they are a peaceful catfish and feed primarily on small insects, mollusks, and crustaceans in the wild. In the aquarium they are peaceful toward nearly all tankmates and will typically not be bothered by larger, aggressive fish.

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Description

Small Scute Doradid Cat (Platydoras sp. ‘shallow scute’)

Origin: Wild Suriname
Locale: Marowijne River
Diet: A scavenger and insect/crustacean eater in the wild. In the aquarium, accepts most frozen and prepared sinking foods.
Adult Size: 14″
Recommended Tank Size: 120 Gallon
Compatibility: Peaceful towards most tankmates

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.0 – 7.5
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm