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Jordan's Catfish

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Jordan's Catfish

Jordan's Catfish

Scientific Name:

Arius seemani
Other Names: Colombian Shark
Family: Ariidae
Origin: California, Mexico, Colombia
Adult Size: 14 inches (35 cm)
Social: Peaceful with larger fish
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Mid to Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Ominvore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer - mouthbrooder
Care: Intermediate to Difficult
pH: 6.8 - 8.0
Hardness: 8 - 30 dGH
Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26 C)
Shirlie Sharpe
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