Lima Shovelnose Catfish
Lima Shovelnose Catfish
The Lima Shovelnose catfish, also called the duckbill catfish, has a unique broad flat shovel mouth and long whiskers. Lima shovelnose are caught in Peru, hence the name - for those that know their capitals. In the aquarium these fish only grow to about ten inches and can be kept mid-size and large fish. Generally the Lima shovelnose catfish will adapt to sinking pellets and frozen food, but be prepared to offer live black worms or feeder ghost shrimp.
- Scientific name:Ā Sorubim lima
- Origin:Ā PeruĀ Ā
- Max Size:Ā 10 inches
- Life span: 12 years
- Food: Live feeders, scavanger, sinking pellets
- Shipping Size:Ā 4 to 6 inches medium 3 inches small
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Lima Shovelnose Catfish
The Lima Shovelnose catfish, also called the duckbill catfish, has a unique broad flat shovel mouth and long whiskers. Lima shovelnose are caught in Peru, hence the name - for those that know their capitals. In the aquarium these fish only grow to about ten inches and can be kept mid-size and large fish. Generally the Lima shovelnose catfish will adapt to sinking pellets and frozen food, but be prepared to offer live black worms or feeder ghost shrimp.
- Scientific name:Ā Sorubim lima
- Origin:Ā PeruĀ Ā
- Max Size:Ā 10 inches
- Life span: 12 years
- Food: Live feeders, scavanger, sinking pellets
- Shipping Size:Ā 4 to 6 inches medium 3 inches small
