What on earth are these?

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

 

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

 

cool. thanks.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Here: link.

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Thanks couldnt find that one, need a sticky

 

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.