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How big does an iridescent catfish get?

Asked: Mike Cappiello, Last Updated:

They originate from Asia and this is one of the species that is completely unsuitable for most hobbyists in our opinion. This fish can grow to be almost 4 feet in length (120 cm) and sometimes larger in the wild! They are very active swimmers as well.

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