Found this Fella.

Freakdaddy · Post by **Freakdaddy** » 07 Mar 2006, 21:56

Hi all, 4 months ago I bought this "Shovelnosed cat" .It was tagged as a Sorubimlima I know it isnt thats why I bought him.Anyway in that time it has grown from 2" to 6" tonight during water change I moved his wood out of the way and got some pics of him ( he dosent seem to move much,nocturnal I'm thinking) I'm pretty sure its some sort of Pimlodae but other than that I'm stumped.For Â£3.99 I was willing to take the chance that it wont grow to a 6ft beast.Any thoughts would welcome .
Thanks

Post by **Silurus** » 07 Mar 2006, 22:23

That's not a Sorubim. It's .

And yes, it grows into a 6 ft beast...

Freakdaddy · Post by **Freakdaddy** » 08 Mar 2006, 20:59

Thanks alot for that.I think I'll be selling him at the 2ft mark or donating him to a zoo .

beer_baron1 · Post by **beer_baron1** » 08 Mar 2006, 23:56

wow... If I had room for a 6' fish, that would be at the top of my list. It's beautiful!

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 09 Mar 2006, 14:43

It's also a very interesting find in regards to brood care.

It is reported that the male fish sheds high protien mucus into the nest of growing fry to feed them! Very cool find, too bad it's going to get huge.