True or False Tirginus?

[Jaxson]

I found this little guy for sale, and wanted to know if it was the real deal. They have him listed at 200$

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

It's a true tig. Brachyplatystoma tigrinum aka tigrinus catfish. $200 is not bad, nowadays if you look harder can score one for $150-$125 before shipping. A small one 2"-3".

 

[Jaxson]

Thank you! The 4 he has are between 5 and 6 inches he said, so I think I'll probably snag one

 

[Htat]

Hi I love to buy one small - do they ok in 125 gallons for life ? How really big they got ? Thanks

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Hi I love to buy one small - do they ok in 125 gallons for life ? How really big they got ? Thanks

I am afraid 125 gal won't be enough for life, which can last 15-20 years. They will reach 2' in under 5 years with proper care. Been known to reach 2.5'-3'.