Growth Rate of a Channel?

[Arownana316]

Does anyone own a blue channel or albino channel, and if so what is the growth rate on this fish? i know they grow fast, but how fast?

 

[Mystix212]

Johnptc has a 4ft, 4 year old albino channel cat in his 10,000 gallon tank. Thats an average of 1" p/month.
Although a channel cat would grow much faster then 1" a month in its first year then grow slower for the rest.

 

[misplacedsooner]

i once had a little 3 incher that in 6 months was 12 inches, gave him to a buddy to start his pond. unless you have a pond or a huge tank or know someone that does that will take him this is not a great fish for a 55 or 125. you can grow them out in one but long term he will need much more.
mike

 

[stotty]

I have one in a pond in the garden they grow a lot slower in cold water my one is 4 years old and 2 foot long they grow very fast if the temp is over 15c.

 

[necrocanis]

Mine is 19.5" after 10 months

 

[Arownana316]

hey you guys got pics of them? I love to see what they look like over a foot long!

 

[dzb912]

i have an albino
ive had em for about 3 mounths now
got em when he was about 3" now hes about 6"

 

[cenecker]

I had a 3 incher that hit a foot in like six months...and I was only feeding it like 2x a week.

 

[tunerX]

Warmer temps and frequent high protein feedings yield the biggest fish. 3-7 times a week at 80-85 degrees can get you a three footer in 3-5 years. Anything bigger is an awesome specimen. I usually put them in my pond when they get about 14 inches. I have one that is 14 inches right now and I will keep him for another year or so in the tank. vvv r

 

[Mystix212]

Heres a 4ft TL regular channel cat.