{"product_id":"megalodoras-uranoscopus","title":"Irwini Catfish ( Megalodoras Uranoscopus )","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegalodoras uranoscopus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Talking Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Thorny Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a large species of freshwater catfish from the family Doradidae. Here are some key points about the species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are native to South America, particularly found in river basins like the Amazon and Orinoco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These catfish inhabit slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and lakes, often hiding among submerged roots, vegetation, or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Megalodoras uranoscopus can grow quite large, reaching up to 60 cm (around 24 inches) in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They have a broad, flattened head with spiny projections on their pectoral fins and a body covered in bony scutes (protective plates). The fish has a dark, spotted appearance that helps with camouflage in their natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These fish are generally nocturnal, meaning they are more active at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Talking” Ability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Like other doradids, they can produce sounds by rubbing their pectoral fin spines against their sockets, which is why they are sometimes referred to as “talking” catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Due to their size, they require a very large tank—at least 150 gallons, though larger is preferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They prefer warm water between 24-28°C (75-82°F), and a pH level around 6.0-7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: In the wild, they feed on snails, small crustaceans, and plant matter. In captivity, they can be fed sinking pellets, fresh vegetables, and live or frozen foods like shrimp and worms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Megalodoras uranoscopus are generally peaceful and can be kept with other large, non-aggressive fish. However, due to their size, small fish may be at risk of being eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are interesting additions to large freshwater aquariums but require significant space and good filtration due to their size and bio-load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"3-4\"","offer_id":42347971379409,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/files\/IMG-0523.heic?v=1729279763","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/products\/megalodoras-uranoscopus","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}