Any info on a Harlequin lancer catfish how much they worth?

[orionxtr]

Hi there is a 4 inch Harlequin lancer catfish at a lfs for 50 is that a good price? And will they eat anything other then live food ?

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[krichardson]

I've had my eyes on one as well but I don't know much about them...It's a good looking fish that I'm surprised hasn't had more of a presence in the hobby.

 

[beebop]

Have you got the scientific name for this fish?

 

[Aquanero]

Have you got the scientific name for this fish?

Bagroides melapterus.

 

[strollo22]

They are very much like Striped Raphael catfish from what I've gathered. They'll grow to around 10-12" and are nocturnal and will feed at night. As far as only eating live, I doubt it. Most catfish will take pellets or frozen foods readily. As far as worth, $50 seems like a fair price.


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