Pimelodus boschii (4 line catfish)

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Any Info or experiences wwith these? I thought they only grew about 10-12" but some sites say larger some say smaller I don't know what to believe. Planet catfish says 9.8" so so can someone let me know how big they get and any experience. I also heard they'll eat anything that will fit in its mouth and can be aggressive. I want to put one in my 70g wwith semi aggressive SA/CA cichlids. Thanks.

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I myself have three in a 55 gallon. (assuming you mean Pimelodus Blochii) They'll get a bigger home soon but for you a single one should do okay in a 70 gallon. They usually get to 10-12". 10 is more likely. As for growth rate I've had my 3 for about a year and they've only grown about an inch.

They like but do get tired of shrimp pellets. Always love blood worms. As for their aggression as of right now it hasn't been a problem. The largest of the three defended himself in an aggressive matter once against a male Odessa barb who got to aggressive with him but that was a one time thing.
They are known for eating what fits in their mouth but if it can't they don't often mess with them. Hope I've been helpful. :D
 
Columbian Shark 3 said:
I myself have three in a 55 gallon. (assuming you mean Pimelodus Blochii) They'll get a bigger home soon but for you a single one should do okay in a 70 gallon. They usually get to 10-12". 10 is more likely. As for growth rate I've had my 3 for about a year and they've only grown about an inch.

They like but do get tired of shrimp pellets. Always love blood worms. As for their aggression as of right now it hasn't been a problem. The largest of the three defended himself in an aggressive matter once against a male Odessa barb who got to aggressive with him but that was a one time thing.
They are known for eating what fits in their mouth but if it can't they don't often mess with them. Hope I've been helpful. :D
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Yes I meant that I was going off the top of my head and I always butcher scientic names :p. Alright thanks so much yes youve bbeen very helpful!

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Columbian Shark 3 said:
I myself have three in a 55 gallon. (assuming you mean Pimelodus Blochii) They'll get a bigger home soon but for you a single one should do okay in a 70 gallon. They usually get to 10-12". 10 is more likely. As for growth rate I've had my 3 for about a year and they've only grown about an inch.

They like but do get tired of shrimp pellets. Always love blood worms. As for their aggression as of right now it hasn't been a problem. The largest of the three defended himself in an aggressive matter once against a male Odessa barb who got to aggressive with him but that was a one time thing.
They are known for eating what fits in their mouth but if it can't they don't often mess with them. Hope I've been helpful. :D
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another question are they active? Like a pictus?
 
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