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Extra Large Pictus Catfish?
Posted: 22 Jan 2009, 04:00
by Stone
Someone I know just bought a tank from CL that included a few fish with it. One of those fish is a large catfish. It looks very much like a Pimelodus pictus, only it's about 9 - 10 inches. I looked around on here, but I'm at a complete loss. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?
Posted: 22 Jan 2009, 04:24
by Silurus
(or a member of that species complex).
Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?
Posted: 22 Jan 2009, 09:49
by sidguppy
a real beauty!
this is obviously one of those fish that are often overlooked when young, because then they're more 'bland' than say Pim pictus or Pim albofasciatus.
this is one pretty catfish.
Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?
Posted: 23 Jan 2009, 04:45
by Birger
I have a description for Pimelodus ortmanni in front of me...could it possibly be this??
I would like to see a better side shot with caudal just for interest sake.
Birger
Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?
Posted: 23 Jan 2009, 05:35
by Stone
I'll ask him to take another better pic of the cat's side. Thanks for the replies so far!
