south american bumblebee catfish, information please?

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I was checking out a new pet smart, and I came across some very small catfish, apparently called south american bumblebee catfish. They were about an inch long. Could they live in 10 gallon? I'd appreciate information about these little guys.
 
Step 1- Perform a search of the common name on www.google.com
Step 2- Look for a reputable site. What a coincidence! PlanetCatfish is the first result!
Step 3- Read information on aforementioned reputable site.

Alternative method:
Step 1- Perform a search of the common name on www.google.com
Step 2- Consult various sources until you are certain you have the correct scientific name
Step 3- Perform a search on www.fishbase.org
 
Druu;1441420; said:
Step 1- Perform a search of the common name on www.google.com
Step 2- Look for a reputable site. What a coincidence! PlanetCatfish is the first result!
Step 3- Read information on aforementioned reputable site.

Alternative method:
Step 1- Perform a search of the common name on www.google.com
Step 2- Consult various sources until you are certain you have the correct scientific name
Step 3- Perform a search on www.fishbase.org

I tried looking for it, but the searches came up with two very different species. I was hoping for a more knowledgable reply, so I'll wait for someone else.
 
i have the asian type,a fish that always hide and ambush on a fish ocassionally, not very confident about its self..i find it boring
 
I got one of these little guys and had it in my 10 for about a week. Moved it to the 20 and tried to get info on it. Found some info that suggested might be agressive, asked and didn't really get too much info. I can't get a pic of my guy, can you get one of yours?
 
Uuuummmm....could be wrong but I don't think thats the same species. The ones they sell at petsmart only get like 3-4 inches. I had one for like a year in a planted tank with little rasboras and what not. I didn't have any problems. A warning though - they are VERY reclusive I almost NEVER saw mine.
 
I have the South American one I think. Only 2", looks nothing like the one in that pick. From my knowledge, once larger will eat other fish.

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