ID CATFISH PLEASE!

[richardhmc]

Hi, I got this catfish from my lfs but they had no idea what it was so could anyone identify it for me please? Thanks!

Its golden-mustard yellow with a black spot on each side right behind its gills.

Thanks!

 

[artemis1]

Sun cat, Horabagrus brachysoma

 

[richardhmc]

ahh thanks!

 

[artemis1]

 

[BaTsBR]

you can find him named Eclipse catfish too.
I got one, really nice looking cat, nocturnal.
BTW, what size is yours ??
he looks really nice.
and if you have any tankmates, give him a place to hide.

 

[basslover34]

Horabagrus brachysoma Find some more info here at planetcatfish

 

[benzjamin13]

Yup...what they said.

 

[richardhmc]

size is 8.5in including the tail.
what are min req for tank size?

 

[fishlover88]

well "in theory" these guys get upwards of 17" so based on theory 75 as an absolute minimum.

In actuality I've never seen one over 12". But still they are powerful cats that like to swim at night. So for me a 75 would be best. but i suppose a 55 would be adequate for a while.