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Sometimes called Striped Catfish, this species is ideal for the community tank housing medium-large fishes such as gouramis and sharks. This a hardy and attractive catfish which has been locally bred. Do not keep with small fish such as Neons. Native to S.E. Asia, can grow to 15-20cm.
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 (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.
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Customer Reviews
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Cool Review by Susan
Customer Rating Luv these guys they are awesome, have them in with cichlids and several different catfish are getting a long great , the convicts tried to bully them but thier amaising robust behavior frightens them away :) they are very active and are constantly playing around the tank together (Posted on 18/01/12)
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busy little fish. Review by james
Customer Rating came to my door busting to get in the tank. still was a little smaller than noted.
but some subtle colours are coming through all ready well at home in the tank (Posted on 20/10/11) -
Great for a 3f fish tank Review by Trevor
Customer Rating I keep this fish with me silver sharks,angles,guppies,black ghost knife and bristlesnose catfish thay they are all going great a must have fish for all community aquarium. (Posted on 1/02/11)
