I picked this guy up yesterday the guy was not aware of it scientific name just want to know if anybody knows what species it is thanks wallago leeri?
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I think it is either a leerii or a micropogon. They are hard to tell apart. They both used to be leerii until not long ago http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=74#1861
Thanks Guys!...i dig these guys i can remember my fish mentor had the ATTU species and man what a beast...love the attitude of these guys.....will show some progress as we go..thanks again
Within my limited knowledge, this species is the largest freshwater fish kept by a hobbyist, barring perhaps an arapaima. Michael Bryce (aka Arapaimag) has raised a female leerii to over 5' (his male is ~4.5').
They are fascinating. Much luck with yours and I hope to see great many updates too.
They are fascinating. Much luck with yours and I hope to see great many updates too.
Attu is thought to be the largest.....but after looking at max size both leeri and Attu reach about same max size least listed by planetcatfish...either way gator gars are known t get that size if not bigger and have couple of those mosters already (33" and 20") in a pond with this guy meeting up soon
Great.
I am unsure if it was clear but I am talking about current reality, that is facts, again, based on my little knowledge and experience
I am not talking about max sizes on paper but real fishes in real people's care.
I am unsure if it was clear but I am talking about current reality, that is facts, again, based on my little knowledge and experience
I am not talking about max sizes on paper but real fishes in real people's care.