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Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which give the image of cat-like whiskers, they are found primarily in freshwater environments of all kinds, with species on every continent except Antarctica.
Catfish have no scales. All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins, through which a stinging protein can be delivered if the fish is irritated.
Catfish are often described as being nocturnal creatures; in other words they are most active at nighttime. In general terms catfish prefer to dwell at the bottom of an aquarium (or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, streams and creeks etc in their natural environments). There are of course exceptions to this general rule, as some species of catfish occupy the mid to surface water areas of an aquarium, such as the Glass Catfishes and the Upside-down Catfish.
Providing hiding places for them is of utmost importance. With careful planning of your aquarium layout you can not only provide your catfish with hiding places, but you will actually have the benefit of seeing them as well. Suitable materials to use for hiding places include wood, rocks, slate, clean plastic pipe and aquatic plants.
Catfish generally are excellent tankmates for a wide variety of other species of fish.
Catfish have no scales. All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins, through which a stinging protein can be delivered if the fish is irritated.
Catfish are often described as being nocturnal creatures; in other words they are most active at nighttime. In general terms catfish prefer to dwell at the bottom of an aquarium (or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, streams and creeks etc in their natural environments). There are of course exceptions to this general rule, as some species of catfish occupy the mid to surface water areas of an aquarium, such as the Glass Catfishes and the Upside-down Catfish.
Providing hiding places for them is of utmost importance. With careful planning of your aquarium layout you can not only provide your catfish with hiding places, but you will actually have the benefit of seeing them as well. Suitable materials to use for hiding places include wood, rocks, slate, clean plastic pipe and aquatic plants.
Catfish generally are excellent tankmates for a wide variety of other species of fish.
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Customer Reviews
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good fish! and very cute! Review by Jordan
Customer Rating well its about 1cm, not 2 or 3. but great fish tho. (Posted on 3/11/11)
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Cutest Cories Review by Dianne
Customer Rating Bought a few lots from livefish and have always been happy. After a slow drip acclimatisation they were frolicking and playing within a couple of hours. Every one I have purchased has been healthy and an absolute joy to watch. (Posted on 6/09/11)
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Panda Cories .... Review by Dianne
Customer Rating Great lively and very healthy fish again from livefish.com.au
Were so good I ordered another lot!
Always take a long time to drip acclimate your fish (using airline hose into a 8L bucket), especially smaller or very delicate ones before putting them in your own tank - floating the bag & just randomly chucking your own tank water in cup by cupful is just not the way to do it! (Posted on 22/08/11) -
delicate Review by chris
Customer Rating A very delicate fish in my experience. Apart from the usual problem with abrasion of their barbles I think they are not tolerant of salt added to the tank water. I don't think these fish liked to be shipped long distance.
1 died in transit, 1 looked poorly and never picked up. 2 hung on in there but didn't tolerate being transferred to another tank.
Leave these to specialists and get some Kuhli loaches. (Posted on 6/02/11) -
panda beaut fish Review by josephine
Customer Rating panda a beaut fish doing very well (Posted on 25/10/10)
