Spotted Raphael size

[Rtc/tsn]

The spotted Raphael I’ve had for months now in my Flowerhorn tank has been getting big fast lately in the last couple weeks he’s gained maybe an inch in length and is pushing 3” right now. How big can these guys really get? Yellowcat thebiggerthebetter

 

[Fishman Dave]

Some have reported 7” but I have never seen one this size in person. 6” is a real big female.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Some have reported 7” but I have never seen one this size in person. 6” is a real big female.

Oh wow. I thought they only got 4”

 

[kno4te]

Had a good size 6inch striped Raphael that I lost to ich a while ago. From my lfs, surprisingly.

 

[fishguy1978]

I have a female that's a monster. Last 2 pics are her hide.
5gal bucket

 

[BigTrain]

I have a Raphael cat that is 6" and fat as can be (I haven't measured how wide,) she's been with me for about 8 years now.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

I have a female that's a monster. Last 2 pics are her hide.View attachment 1497120
5gal bucket
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That’s incredible, how do I tell the sex of mine?

 

[fishguy1978]

That’s incredible, how do I tell the sex of mine?

Size I think. That is what I was told. Getting raph's to spawn is an ancient Chinese secret.