ID this catfish please

[Alan Russell]

he came with a tank I bought. The guy I got him from said he couldn't remember what it was. From what I am told he (or she) is 2 years old, only 4-4.5" and grown out in a 120g. So I assume that's as big as they get.
sorry for the poor picture.
thanks in advance for your help.

 

[headbanger_jib]

an dthe pic is a little too hazy
try getting a better pic
PM the mods to move it to the catfish section and you will have better luck there

 

[CHOX]

Striped Raphael Catfish?

 

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

Striped Raphael Catfish?

That was my thought

 

[Lupin]

Raphael catfish (Platydoras costatus).

 

[WyldFya]

Definitely a striped raphael.

 

[MonFish Fanatic]

Hi,

Sci name : Platydoras Costatus
Local name : Striped Raphael Catfish aka. Chocolate Catfish, Talking Catfish
Life span : (+-) 12 yrs.
Max size : 9"

I have one like that size 5.5" aged 6.5 yrs. Bought at the size 1". If you take it out of the water, it will make a sound.
Similar to that species is Spotted Raphael Catfish.

 

[octofasciatus]

Possibly the most boring catfish I own, hopefully mine will develop some likeability when it grows a bit or it will be traded.

 

[dragonfish]

Possibly the most boring catfish I own, hopefully mine will develop some likeability when it grows a bit or it will be traded.

What's not to like about a fish you get to see once or twice a year.

 

[basslover34]

What's not to like about a fish you get to see once or twice a year.

that goes for Spotted Raphs as well ... Boring little Ba$tards... there isn't but 1 hiding place in their tank and all I can see is tails, heaven forbid I lift out their rock... they are stuck to it holding on for dear life!!!...