Black Lancer - Bagrichthys macracanthus

[spadoc79]

i got a black lancer last week and i was wondering if any one here has them and can give any recommendations on care for them...i have read up on planetcatfish but would like some input from someone with personal experience. how big? how fast do they grow? what do you feed them?

ill post pics up later...hes only about 1.5-2inches

 

[aquaman45]

These are said to reach 18" long but have never seen one this size. seen plenty at around 8-9 inches.These cats have a relatively small mouth in relation to body size so are less predatory than many cats this size.Fish such as 3 spot gouramies,medium barbs etc should always be safe with them(neons and similar will be devoured) They feed well on all frozen foods, bloodworm,Dapnia etc and do well on most sinking granular\tablet foods.
Nice cats, kept a few over the years.

 

[spadoc79]

nice..thanks for the info