Hi, new to the forum and need help IDing a catfish in my tank

[Torphaine]

New in the forum and wish to learn more about monsters

These babies are around 6 inches and I searched the net with many names appearing for the same photo, would like the pros here to help confirm their identity.

Thank you

 

[dpk2313]

south american bumblebee catfish

anyone care to 2nd that?

 

[redheadeartheater]

2nd

 

[dpk2313]

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=303

 

[Torphaine]

i see. how big can they grow? they feed on anything they can fit into their mouths :x

 

[Yellow_Perch]

to me it looks like you got a bumblebee catfish

 

[Torphaine]

did a search for south american bumble bee catfish and it returned results with maximum size of 3 inches. i got these when they were 5 inches. grew 1 inch in 2 months.

 

[dragonsong]

Maybe it's one of these?
I think it's probably the second link.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=708
Max of 9" : http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=955

 

[Torphaine]

i think i got an ID... Haha. Thanks!

 

[scorp]

That happens when you use common names.... Told ya

Pseudopimelodus bufonis