Is there a catfish with the common name "Asian Catfish"?

knifegill · Post by **knifegill** » 09 Jan 2010, 00:21

A craigslist offer includes confidently named "Asian" catfish. What species might be labeled as such in a retail environment? Either of the two "red-tail"s? Perhaps a food fish? Any ideas?

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 09 Jan 2010, 00:33

It may be a , but there are literally hundreds of other possible species too - some well known to be Asian, others less commonly known. Ask for a photo, or take your chances - bearing in mind that SOME Asian catfish grow well big - and or are two fish that can not be kept with any others unless you are a bit lucky and have a MASSIVE tank with very large fishes.

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Mats

knifegill · Post by **knifegill** » 09 Jan 2010, 01:40

I'm going to look at them first and go from there. Thanks!

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 09 Jan 2010, 10:27

Mystus leucophasis maybe?

Is there a catfish with the common name "Asian Catfish"?

Is there a catfish with the common name "Asian Catfish"?

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