Who said a Shovel nose can't grow BIG!!

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  1. ROEKSTE

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    Got this pic on the internet today. Who say's a shovelnose catfish cant be a giant.
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  3. SterlingAce

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    Wow!
     
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  4. rednox

    rednox CA Cichlids

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    dam thats big! and stunning looking
     
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    I want it in my tank
     
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    Hawk Clown Fish :-)

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    No, no...they will only grow as big as your tank :laugh:
     
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    Time to cycle the swimming pool

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    Yoh musta been a rev of note on that tackle

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    That isn't necessarily the species we often see in the pet stores, but most species get between 60 and 150cm to my knowledge.

    People want big fish these days, but they often don't realise just how big we're talking here.
     
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    WOW!!! I hope they put him back.
     
    L~C~G, Jan 10, 2014
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