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[ghostknife]

I recently bought a bumblebee catfish it is quite small around 2 inches and the guy in the shop said it could double this size is this true and any other information would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Pufferpack]

Hi ghostknife

There are 2 species I know of that are identified as "Bumblebee Catfish".

Asian Bumblebee Catfish: Leiocassis siamensis
Size: 20 cm - 8"
Temp: 20-26C; 68-79F
pH: 6.0 - 8.0

A nocturnal loner from Thailand/Cambodia that defends a territory and will prey on smaller fish. Should be kept in larger tanks (100 cm - 40") with wef plants and caves or roots for hiding. Eats live foods, flake, tablets

South American Bumblebee Catfish: Microglanis iheringi
Size: 6 cm - 2 1/2"
Temp: 21-25C - 70-77F
pH: 6.5 - 7.5

A peaceful nocturnal catfish from Venezuela/Colombia who may occasionally prey on sleeping fry. A nice addition to a community tank with non-predatory fishes like Corydoras. Eats flake, tablets, frozen larva and shrimp.

HTH

 

[ghostknife]

sorry i checked them onwww.fishbase.org it isn't either of them.