brachyplatystoma filamentosum

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    Capa or Fila? True or false?

    Good Afternoon Fam! Can someone help me identify if this is a Capa/Fila Brachyplatystoma? true? false? Peru? Brazil? Suriname? also, can someone tell me the estimated growth&growth rate for this particular specimen? Thanks in adv.
  2. Jjiang00

    For Sale Extremely rare True Piraiba catfish for sale!

    Hi, I am selling a true piraiba (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum) That is feeding on pellets, tilapia, etc... Usually goes for $200-400, but want it gone ASAP cause I bought another one and want to make room also open to trades, name it and ill consider it Here’s a pic of him: This is...
  3. GiantFishKeeper101

    Species Grow Out: Brachyplatystoma filamentosum sp. Suriname

    Sorry for piraiba posting much but wanna make this thread on Suriname variant. So others can make reference in the future how it changes over time & cross reference with other variants. Will make monthly update until it gets 2-3' 24th January 2019 - day of arrival 6" (nose tip to caudal...
  4. GiantFishKeeper101

    My Brachyplatystoma filamentosum (Disscussion)

    Since I'm going to let go most of my fish, wanna make a thread dedicated to only one species, B. filamentosum. Any discussion about the species are welcome here. I used to have 2 piraiba but one died from jumping out of the 120g. One survived, grown to 22" now, nearly a year in my hands. Dark...
  5. GiantFishKeeper101

    Filamentosum difference?

    After recent case of my b.fila, I'd say he and his new homie doing much better with my better water care. Eats like rtcs, have to seperate their meals every 2 days. Fast growth, 1-1.5" a month. All and all, my favourite fish. But a few months back, I've read @thebiggerthebetter and...
  6. GiantFishKeeper101

    Help B. Fila won't eat

    It's been 5 days since the fish arrived. It hasn't eat at all. Did I did something wrong? I really need help.
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