What on earth are these?

[LucGrant]

Hi. Saw these yesterday at a fish shop on Landsdowne road. Anyone know what they are? Both are about 40cm.

[johan008]

First one is a CLOWN KNIFE Fish and its nocturnal
Second fish is a red tail catfish

[LucGrant]

cool. thanks.

[slayer]

both grow very big and if I'm correct the red tail catfish can grow really big and is not reccomended. stay away think it grows over 100cm

[LucGrant]

for sure not getting either. Was just cool to see them in the massive tanks. They also had a pacu that was a monster, like 60+ cm

[Nawaaz]

The catfish will grow very big lol and eats like a monster

[Ferryman]

i saw a rather big clown knife in that curved tank in pet city montana, its in a tank full of huge fish, but its space is very limited, its ALWAYS in the same corner, everytime i went by there

Someone on here posted a topic on huge fish, and the red tail's pic was MASSIVE, it was as big as the man holding it in his arms... its around here somewhere

[Gilbertr14]

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=381

:)

[SalmonAfrica]

Someone on here posted a topic on huge fish, and the red tail's pic was MASSIVE, it was as big as the man holding it in his arms... its around here somewhere

Here: link (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=1683).

I love Red-Tail cats, it's a pity about thier size...

[Jodyc]

CK's get about 80 centimeters in a big tank. They are really active at night. And the same with RTC's

If I get my 2m tank or build my outdoor tank I will DEFINITELY get them both :)

[SalmonAfrica]

I don't think 2m is sufficient long term. An outdoor tank/tropical pond is much more suitable, as this puts less restriction on the space factor.

With a pond in excess of 3m length, and a good diet followed on with good water quality management, I don't see why a Clown Knifefish shouldn't reach it's full adult size.

[Gareth]

the CK can grow to about a meter and up in the wild but I dont think there is one that size in a tank any were. I have one and it is my prize possession and I will love to get him into a much bigger tank soon

[Gilbertr14]

Here: link (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=1683).

I love Red-Tail cats, it's a pity about thier size...


Thanks couldnt find that one, need a sticky

[SalmonAfrica]

the CK can grow to about a meter and up in the wild but I dont think there is one that size in a tank any were. I have one and it is my prize possession and I will love to get him into a much bigger tank soon

You're right. I think it's because there aren't tanks big enough to hold them really, or at least, give them enough room to get to their potential.