Phalacronotus bleekeri????

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Phalacronotus bleekeri????

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Hi, just bought a Phalacronotus bleekeri, well what I think to be this. Just wondering if there's anyone about with any tips on care. Found a bit on the net but not much, would help from someone who has actually kept one? Also if anyone can positively I.D it

heres a few pics, his fins arent in great nic

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Thanks for any adive in advance
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Re: Phalacronotus bleekeri????

Post by Silurus »

This is possibly Phalacronotus micronemus.

Keep this as you would any large, predatory silurid (e.g. Wallago).
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