Feather-fin Catfish, How big do they get? |
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 Dec 12 2007, 09:02 AM
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Newbie  Group: Member Posts: 5 Joined: 12-December 07 Member No.: 37530  |
I have a Feather-Fin catfish that I got from my father about a year ago. He is about 2 1/2 years old. He is a joy to watch when he is having a fun day racing around the tank, swimming upside down, doing figure eights.
Does anyone know how big these fish get? I read that they usually get about 3 to 4 inches long. Well my boy is about 6 inches long and still seems to be growing. I have him in a 75 gallon tank with my foot long Tiger Oscar. Those two are the best of friends and have been together since they were babies. |
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Dec 12 2007, 10:22 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes  Group: Members Posts: 1127 Joined: 25-May 06 From: Wells, Somerset Member No.: 21593 |
3-4" is totally inaccurate, 6"+ (up to 7" max) is a better size.
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Dec 18 2007, 03:02 PM
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 Eater Of The Fishies!!! Group: Members Posts: 2988 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Scotland, Glasgow (ish) Member No.: 25430 |
If its a Featherfin Syno you mean, then 9-10" isnt unheard of
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Dec 18 2007, 05:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 8 Joined: 15-December 07 Member No.: 37591 |
I think that Featherfin catfish usually get about 6" to 7". Remember always to take care of your fish because it is part of your hobby.
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Dec 29 2007, 03:34 AM
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 Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 582 Joined: 18-January 07 From: my own subjective universe Member No.: 28324 |
i believe 6-9 inches is how big they get average is about 7 inches
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Dec 29 2007, 09:29 AM
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Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 230 Joined: 23-June 07 From: Manchester UK Member No.: 33155 |
I got mine about 6 months ago at 2.5" he/she is now a hefty 5.5" and growing! I was told upto 8" for adult size.
Mine goes NUTS for cockles! |
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Jan 3 2008, 01:20 PM
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 Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 22-September 07 From: luton england Member No.: 35618 |
ive heard they grow to 8'' average but LFS staff told me that they activly get to that size then slowly grow up to 18'' any one else heard of this?
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Jan 3 2008, 02:08 PM
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 Royal Pain in the Ass Group: Members Posts: 2950 Joined: 1-August 06 From: Leicester UK Member No.: 23410 |
i was under the impression they get to about 8 inches. mine is now 14 months old and is a hefty 6 inches that's. four inches growth in 9 months, it was a rescue fish.
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Jan 28 2008, 11:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 27-January 08 Member No.: 38819 |
They grow fast if feed right, Mine is about 5" atm but I have seen another around 7" which I might just buy from PAH
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Jan 28 2008, 07:07 PM
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 Tough on Dirt, Gentle on Fish Group: Members Posts: 1350 Joined: 1-October 07 From: Shropshire UK Member No.: 35826 |
QUOTE (i am cod @ Jan 3 2008, 01:20 PM)  ive heard they grow to 8'' average but LFS staff told me that they activly get to that size then slowly grow up to 18'' any one else heard of this? not sure about 18" but we had one off a customer that must have been at least 10" if not a little more, Although i would still say that the majority will not exceed 8" |
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Jan 31 2008, 06:01 PM
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 Loony. Group: Members Posts: 1637 Joined: 19-June 05 From: Behind the shadows Member No.: 14136 |
Mine currently vary between 6 and 9 inches. They're still growing although after the initial fast rowth they do proceed at a slower rate....thankfully! Can't afford to upgrade to a 200g just yet.
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