Fish Story Aquarium and Rescue, Naples, FL; two 4500 gal 13'x13'x4.5'

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Our personal, experience-based, humble amateur overview of the genus of Auchenoglanis giraffe catfish notes 5 kinds that we see in the aquarium trade.

Answers to the eternal questions:

- Is my giraffe catfish a dwarf kind?
- What kind is it?
- How big will it grow?
- What tank is proper for it?
- Will it outgrow my tank?

ID pointers for the kinds:

- biscutatus
- bouche
- niger
- volta
- congo/wittei

 

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