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Originally Posted by bscman

Unless you already have a HUGE tank for him to live, it's not going to be an easy task finding him a home.

Most hobbyists don't have room for a fish that large. Many pet stores won't take fish back for free, let alone for credit. Releasing it to the wild is a TERRIBLE idea. Keeping him in a small tank will stunt him and eventually lead to his (unhappy and untimely) death.

I know the "Well, he's small now...but I have a lot of time before I need to upgrade" speach well...and it rarely ever turns out like that.
Things like money, jobs, living situations, or even just falling out of the hobby can all lead to a big fish being stuck in a little tank. YOu should never have to say "I'll upgrade later, when he's bigger" because, more often that not, what you're really saying is "I'm not really ready to care for a fish this big...but I'll enjoy him while he's small, as he'll probably die before he gets big anyway"...which is all too true trying to keep a LARGE fish in a LITTLE tank.

Not trying to reprimand you for the way you're raising fish...simply suggesting you start looking for a new home NOW...because if you don't, you might never get one...and the fish will suffer.

Well it is a catfish, he can live in a heated pond. and seriously at this small he's got a long time to go.