Weird Fish

[Onion01]

Polynemus Mutilfilis

anyone ever keep this guy? I couldn't find much information on them

 

[Fish Room Plus]

Thread-fin catfish are near impossable to keep alive. Light brackish conditions needed. Very fragile and never make it during shipping

 

[Onion01]

Thanks for crushing my dreams so quickly alex

 

[Onion01]

and aren't threadfin catfish nemapteryx armiger?

 

[guppy]

I don't know about the threadfin cats but the polynemus is a dream fish of mine. Expert only, large tank, and deep pockets required, When I see them for sale the ads all say around each and live delivery not guaranteed.
Oh, I checked and yes the Nemapteryx is called a threadfin but that is the problem with common names, Various polynemus species are also sometimes called cats.

 

[Onion01]

large tank? I thought they stayed small. Or do they need water so stable that the tank must be large? Beautiful fish nonetheless. How much do they usually run for?

 

[guppy]

They get to about 10-11" but don't tolerate crowding and need stable conditions, cheapest I have seen was $300.

 

[basslover34]

dang... I have never even spent 10% of that for 1 fish LOL ... like 0.5% is my limit LOL