Blue Ripsaw Catfish

🔵 Blue Ripsaw Catfish – Rare Iridescent Variant of a South American Armored Giant

The Blue Ripsaw Catfish (Oxydoras niger – Iridescent Morph) is a jaw-dropping armored monster fish with a subtle twist—its body glows with blue and violet undertones under the right lighting, giving it an otherworldly look that sets it apart from the standard Ripsaw. Known for its row of sharp scutes, prehistoric armor plating, and massive adult size, this peaceful giant is built for large predator tanks and oddball communities alike.

Though intimidating in appearance, Blue Ripsaws are gentle bottom-dwellers that won’t harass other fish—making them an ideal addition to monster setups, arowana tanks, or South American-themed displays.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Oxydoras niger (Blue/Iridescent Morph)

• Common Names: Blue Ripsaw Catfish, Iridescent Ripsaw

• Size: Can reach 24–30 inches+

• Temperament: Peaceful, hardy, bottom-dweller

• Tank Size: 240+ gallons minimum

• Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Clean, well-oxygenated water

• Diet: Omnivore – thrives on sinking pellets, shrimp, worms, and frozen food

💡 Behavior & Setup Tips:

Blue Ripsaws thrive in:

• Large tanks with open space and smooth substrate

• Moderate flow and high-quality filtration to support their bio-load

• Low to moderate lighting, which enhances their natural iridescence

Great tank mates include:

• Arowanas, Peacock Bass, Bichirs, Knifefish, Oscars, Giant Gourami

• Avoid aggressive bottom-dwellers or extremely small fish that may get injured accidentally

Their spiked lateral scutes serve as natural protection, and their slow, lumbering swimming style gives them a calm, prehistoric vibe. When viewed under LED or side lighting, their metallic blue shimmer becomes especially vibrant—making them a true showstopper.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Blue Ripsaw Catfish is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for strong blue iridescence

• ✅ Conditioned on a varied omnivore diet

• ✅ Shipped live with our expert packaging and Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A rare armored monster fish for serious keepers and collectors

📦 Extremely limited stock – the Blue Ripsaw is a rare color morph of an already uncommon species. Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most unique armored giants in the hobby—only at RobsAquatics.com.