what is this catfish? baby one inch

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what is this catfish? baby one inch

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have two juveniles only about an inch now. sure if they are Synodontis Eupterus? OR
Synodontis nigriventris? OR ? which makes me nervous because was grows to only 4 inches and the other to almost a foot and I only have a 75 gallon tank. anyone know?
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Looks like eupterus baby coloration in transition from stripes to spots but I don't trust myself.
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Bump for more and better opinions.
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I'm pretty sure you are correct Viktor, I think it will look "normal" in a few more weeks.

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Looks like baby eupterus to me.
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I agree. I think they'll change to normal with a bit of time. Don't get too nervous.
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