Oxydoras niger/ripsaw question

GiantFishKeeper101

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I just bought 4" OxyN last week and is it possible that these fishes are farmed? Since farmed fish are runt, I'm afraid it will never exceed more than 1'. Or does it just like RTC, still can grow to huge sizes even though its farmed?
 

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They are readily available at small sizes so yes they are probably farmed for the hobby. No reason to expect a runt though. Very fast growing. Expect 2.5-3' in 2 years, 3-3.5' in 3 years.
 
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I'm curious as to why you think farmed fish do not reach their full sizes as I have never heard of that?
 

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Nice choice on the catfish - one of my favorites.

What are you keeping him/her in?

Drew
 

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In a 4x2x2 aquarium, for now. Yeah, nice fish and have no trouble feeding him even though it just arrived.
 

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That's gonna be too small after he hits a foot, what size tank will you keep him in for life
 
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