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[Jemmakay]

Does Tigrinus catfish require a clear bottom tank no sands or gravel??


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[baji]

In wild there is no clear bottom... Sand is suitable for all fish...

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[rodger]

The only reason for a bare bottom for any fish is easier cleaning. It isn't natural and sure doesn't look better.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Since Brachyplatystoma tigrinum is a white water, rheophilic fish, it mostly likely is found over gravel or larger stones in the wild. I am not aware of a known/shown/proven effect of a tank's bottom type on this fish's biology, health, longevity, etc. People choose various substrates or none.