keeping wels catfish

[PolypterusBoy2000]

as anyone ever kept one.

 

[basslover34]

there are a couple of members that have them.. however they are illegal in the states... all of north America actually

 

[lophius]

yep . . . i have one currently

 

[frasertheking]

any pics ?

 

[King Edward]

Where did you get him from lophius? I'm after one..

 

[Mampam]

dont they get 9ft???

i guess not in captivity..... but still........

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

Yes, they are one of the largest species of catfish on earth.

Actually, I believe the world record was around 8.2 ft and 250 lbs.

 

[Oddball]

316.8lbs for a specimen from the Po Delta in Italy

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

316.8lbs for a specimen from the Po Delta in Italy

Wow Phil!

Do you happen to know the total length on that one?

 

[Oddball]

Wow Phil!

Do you happen to know the total length on that one?

2.78 meters or 9ft 1.44 inches