My new Ripsaw catfish
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That's about the size my ripsaw is now, purchased him at a LFS listed as a "Prehistoric Catfish". That was about 4 years ago, here he is today.
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Hope ya'll have monster tanks. I had to get rid of mine within 18 months of having him when he outgrew my 190(I got him at 3 inches and was 23 inches on the 18th month).
That aside, They are great fish. If I ever get a tank over 500 gallons I'm going to consider getting another one.
Enjoy them..
That aside, They are great fish. If I ever get a tank over 500 gallons I'm going to consider getting another one.
Enjoy them..
Nice pickup , ive currently got a couple one about 11" the other pushing 14" 
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Mine have only recently started to fatten up , they were pretty skinny for ages It had me worried for a while but they seem to fatten up eventually , what is yours feeding on ?
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So what do these guys go for? I saw a 5.5" on ebay for $95 (free shipping). I paid $59 for this 11", I'm assuming it's a good deal.
I have not seen him eat yet but I'm not surprised. I've yet to see my Irwini eat and I've had him since May.
I have not seen him eat yet but I'm not surprised. I've yet to see my Irwini eat and I've had him since May.
im in the UK so im not sure on your prices , 11" would be at least £60 in UK so I reckon you got a steal there 
You'll definitely see your Niger eat lots more than the irwini , ive found irwini slow growers and really shy at feeding untill they get to big to hide
You'll definitely see your Niger eat lots more than the irwini , ive found irwini slow growers and really shy at feeding untill they get to big to hide
Looking good! Mine is pushing close to 24", he never hides really, only early morning in the corner of the tank! Also I must say I buy the 2.2 pound bags of massivors, and I would day 2/3 of those bags go to him! Keep us posted please!
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Here's another pic. I'm guessing he'll come out more as he grows? I've yet to see him swim around like everyone's pictures and all of the youtube videos. He's clearly hungry as he eats any pellets that happen to drift under the driftwood where he hides, but he's still being to shy to come out and get them.
