my new catfish

[Kobeclone]

You guys are thinkin of mekong cats, paroons dont get that big?

http://planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=268
This says 98 inches, or drumroll........8 feet 2 inches
Sorry didn't mean for that to sound rude.

 

[mr giant gourami]

Home aquarium they get the same size, unless you stunt them. I have heard of 10 foot paroon's in the wild, and 8 foot in captivity.

what is stunting them what sort of size tank you lookin at ???

 

[Kobeclone]

what is stunting them what sort of size tank you lookin at ???

Stunting is when a fish's body stops growing because it's environment is too small. Even though the body stops growing, the internal organs continue to grow and the fish dies far before its time. I would say a 15 foot diameter pond or a 15 X 15 pond at adulthood. I know this sounds huge, but it isnt for an 8 foot fish. You should be able to get by with a smaller tank-think 500 gallons-for a few years atleast.

Edit: possibly a little larger because of how skittish paroons can be.

 

[Pleco-nation]

I would not quote Planet catfish on much they are not always right!!! As far as size they do get big in the wild as for the aquarium that is a whole different matter as far as how big they get the biggest one i have seen is 36 inchs I have seen this cat in a friends indoorpond but it was not a young catfish!!!!! I have one knoe they are alot like redtails start off fast and slow down with age!! If anyone has a picture of a paroon in captivity please post it!!!!!!

 

[benzjamin13]

Paroon Sharks can definitely grow larger than 18" If you provide it with good quality food, great water quality, and plenty of space, it can become quite a beast.

 

[Kobeclone]

I would not quote Planet catfish on much they are not always right!!! As far as size they do get big in the wild as for the aquarium that is a whole different matter as far as how big they get the biggest one i have seen is 36 inchs I have seen this cat in a friends indoorpond but it was not a young catfish!!!!! I have one knoe they are alot like redtails start off fast and slow down with age!! If anyone has a picture of a paroon in captivity please post it!!!!!!

There is a 5 foot paroon in the Dallas World Aquarium. Other internet sources say up to 8 feet....

This is also a trust worthy site--http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?id=635

 

[Onion01]

although I have never seen one over 3 feet, my asian friends said they see some 4-5 footers in the fish market

 

[wayne the pain]

Not sure where, but couple of fair sized ones

 

[Kobeclone]

the paroons look like they are shortbodied. That gigas up top is huge!

 

[catfish hippy man (dylan)]

arn't those food fish in thiland. a shop near me said they only grow 10 inch, well it was pets at home (dont know if you have in u.s.a).