Sperata acicularis

[Tobiassorensen]

Ill most likely order an acicularis in the next couple of weeks.
I dont find much info on the. Does anybody here have info about them.

What can i expect in size and growth?
Can it be kept in an commpond with cichlas when bigger? The pond is roughly 2300L. And holds 1 male monoculus, 2 male orinos and 1 orino female some large plecs and gibbis and 4 large walking catfish?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Not much indeed but can glean some here and there:

https://www.fishbase.de/summary/sperata-acicularis.html

https://www.planetcatfish.com/sperata_acicularis

https://www.scotcat.com/bagridae/sperata_acicularis2.htm

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/sperata-acicularis.595392/

http://www.fishing-worldrecords.com/scientificname/Sperata acicularis/show

https://www.facebook.com/AquariumGl...-man-sehr-leicht-an-dem-schw/823494797851731/
Aquarium Glaser GmbH
June 20 ·
Sperata acicularis

The #catfish of the genus #Sperata can be easily identified due to the black spot in the #adipose fin. Determination of the the four currently accepted#species, on the other hand, is a tricky thing. Only S. #seenghala, a widespread species from #India, can be comparatively easily identified, because in that species the eye is positioned in the first third of the #skull, at about half of the skull length in the other species. So bony structures of the skull and the foreback must be compared to identify the three remaining species, a thing impossible to do in live #juveniles.

We currently could import Sperata #acicularis or at least we obtained the fish under that name. But our supplier is very reliable and S. acicularis is the only species of the genus reported so far for #Burma, so we have no reason to doubt.

Like all species of Sperata this catfish is a #giant. The largest specimen reported so far was 180 cm long, but the usual size is 30-40 cm. As these catfish are very popular as #food fish there are intentions to keep and breed them in #aquaculture, but this has failed so far in a larger scale. Species of Sperata spawn in pits in the ground and guard eggs and fry.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Not much indeed but can glean some here and there:

https://www.fishbase.de/summary/sperata-acicularis.html

https://www.planetcatfish.com/sperata_acicularis

https://www.scotcat.com/bagridae/sperata_acicularis2.htm

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/sperata-acicularis.595392/

http://www.fishing-worldrecords.com/scientificname/Sperata acicularis/show

https://www.facebook.com/AquariumGl...-man-sehr-leicht-an-dem-schw/823494797851731/
Aquarium Glaser GmbH
June 20 ·
Sperata acicularis

The #catfish of the genus #Sperata can be easily identified due to the black spot in the #adipose fin. Determination of the the four currently accepted#species, on the other hand, is a tricky thing. Only S. #seenghala, a widespread species from #India, can be comparatively easily identified, because in that species the eye is positioned in the first third of the #skull, at about half of the skull length in the other species. So bony structures of the skull and the foreback must be compared to identify the three remaining species, a thing impossible to do in live #juveniles.

We currently could import Sperata #acicularis or at least we obtained the fish under that name. But our supplier is very reliable and S. acicularis is the only species of the genus reported so far for #Burma, so we have no reason to doubt.

Like all species of Sperata this catfish is a #giant. The largest specimen reported so far was 180 cm long, but the usual size is 30-40 cm. As these catfish are very popular as #food fish there are intentions to keep and breed them in #aquaculture, but this has failed so far in a larger scale. Species of Sperata spawn in pits in the ground and guard eggs and fry.

Thanks for the links. Have checked those before
Seams as this species is a mystery to everyone. Its via glaser i plan to order one acicularis. Got a really good price at my lfs if i order one.
Whats your experience with them thebiggerthebetter ?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

I can't tell if mine current three are aor or acicularis yet - have no time to read on on the subtleties of their identification.

I had one before too, 10 years ago but only grew it from 3" to around 8" before losing on a cross country moving trip. I didn't know the exact species either.

There is a little info in these two threads, one of which is on my trio, plus what I wrote in your other thread.

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...ata-allegedly-aor-from-ray-chan.688114/page-3

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/sperata-acicularis.704344/#post-7939907

Bottom line appears to be that Sperata are very easy to feed, they are hardy in my hands and from my readings, they are aggressive to each other and to select other bottom dwellers, which becomes progressively worse with age and size. For instance, my alpha Sperata doesn't tolerate our 3' piraiba in its vicinity in a 4500 gal.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

I got this little fella home today. Was eating 30 min after introduced to his new home. About 7 or 8 cm long.

Will post updates on growth and behavior every now and then.

 

[GiantFishKeeper101]

They grow fast, that's for sure. Mine 11" still haven't show any aggression yet. But they do chase each other when one of em has food in their mouth.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

They grow fast, that's for sure. Mine 11" still haven't show any aggression yet. But they do chase each other when one of em has food in their mouth.

How fast do they grow? I cant believe they grow rtc or tsn fast? I only bought one just because i have read they are aggressive towards its own kind.

 

[GiantFishKeeper101]

How fast do they grow? I cant believe they grow rtc or tsn fast? I only bought one just because i have read they are aggressive towards its own kind.

Really depends on how you keeping them. Some reports said they have slow growth, probably true since bagrid catfish have slow growth even they are monsters. Mine actually grow within 1-2" a month, purchased 19th May at 5". Today at 11".

They're in 720g tank, probably why they haven't been aggressive with others yet.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Really depends on how you keeping them. Some reports said they have slow growth, probably true since bagrid catfish have slow growth even they are monsters. Mine actually grow within 1-2" a month, purchased 19th May at 5". Today at 11".

They're in 720g tank, probably why they haven't been aggressive with others yet.

I keep mine in an 120L tank right now to be able to make shure it gets food. Ill se what i can get it to grow in a month. And its gonna be fun to see how big it will get. Sf says 180cm but i doubt it.

 

[GiantFishKeeper101]

I keep mine in an 120L tank right now to be able to make shure it gets food. Ill se what i can get it to grow in a month. And its gonna be fun to see how big it will get. Sf says 180cm but i doubt it.

Even in 720g, an 11" sperata will get their foods, either frozen or live. For a catfish, they are fast & agile, even during the day they will catch their prey. So anyway, hopefully you can achieve great growth rate, keep on updating.