Lima Shovelnose Catfish (Sorubim lima) Myleus / Pacu silvery-green fish

silvery-green fish

Avoid fin-nippers and highly aggressive fish

Best kept in groups of 3 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural schooling behavior

as well as subdued to dark lighting

A large and efficient biological filter is needed to cope with the amounts of biological waste produced by an active

Lima Shovelnose Catfish (Sorubim lima) Myleus / Pacu silvery-green fishSorubim lima, also known as the lima shovelnose catfish can often we found in parts of South America and throughout the Amazon. These catfish are scavengers and can reach lengths up to 14 to 18 inches. They have a temperamental behavior and are part of the aggressive predatory family of pimelodidae. In their natural habit in the wild they hunt of a variety of food including but not limited to small crustaceans, fish, insects, and worms.