The portion about the tank size and the link to the barbel length has been cut out into its own thread.  Sorry Ron.  I hope you're ok with this.  Feel free to object, return the posts to the original place, or delete the thread I created.  I'd be fine any way, so long to remain on friendly ground with you.
	
	
		
			
			
				
				thebiggerthebetter:  split off from a different thread.  The first 4 posts are on Platisilurus mucosus catfish, then we go to the tigs:  ...  I thought this fish needed a tank size designed for its total length+its whiskers acting as the length of the fish to give its whiskers room? One of the...
				
					
						
							
						
					
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