id on these two goonch cats

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Most likely bagarius yarelli, looks exactly like the one I raised to 18" and sold since it outgrew the tank and started to eat it's tankmates. They like cooler water than most tropicals, I kept mine at 74 degrees with no problems, they have high oxygen requirements and like high current flow as with using a powerhead. Of course they get huge and will need to be kept alone, the one I had grew to 2' with it's second owner and reached 4' with the third owner who created a very special tank set up for it's specific requirements. Not for everyone this fish, hardcore keepers only...
 
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