Is this Pimelodus Blochii? Pix inside

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Is this Pimelodus Blochii? Pix inside

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I would say
Pimelodus blochii

Identification ...... Variable, indistinct colouration. Many colour variations exist which may be separate species or sub-species.
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Yes, i'm reasonably certain it is - & Dave Rinaldo is very accurate with ID's.
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That is a really beatiful specie. I had a rather large one when I was around 11-12 years old. I had it in a 312 liter tank. A really large showtank with a group of 10-15 would really be cool. Are all P. blochii wild cought?
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Are all P. blochii wild cought?
Yes, There are no reports of their breeding in captivity, either by commercial establishments, scientific establishments or by Aquarists.

BTW has anyone got a copy of the scientific description of P blochii that they can let me have? Please :D
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