Friend or food......Gulp meets the lace cat.

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Gulp

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As I posted in the "mail order fish thread", I went ahead and bought a lace cat to live with Gulp. I am now having 2nd thoughts..... The people at the LFS told me there should be no problem between a 9" oscar and a 5" cat......but Gulp is acting like he wants to eat him. He has popped the bag a few times, but is now just swimming around trying to act tough (showing the side profile to the poor cat). I can't decide whether or not to release him, and give gulp a $32.99 snack.

Here are a few pics for your enjoyment.....

Gulp marking his territory:
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Again:
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My wife trying to convince Gulp not to eat our new house guest........(she is actually talking to him......):
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Updates to follow.
 
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hey

can you post more pics of your tank n gulp! i wanna see more!
does the cat have a cave he can hide in?
i woul think he's be ok size wise but gulp lives by himself right?
in that huge tank so it's his turf - he is prob saying "hey this is my neighborhood" how long has he been alone?
 
Re: hey

Originally posted by LMOUTHBASS
can you post more pics of your tank n gulp! i wanna see more!
does the cat have a cave he can hide in?
i woul think he's be ok size wise but gulp lives by himself right?
in that huge tank so it's his turf - he is prob saying "hey this is my neighborhood" how long has he been alone?
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Unfortunately, he's been alone for almost a year....... He was a little bigger than a half dollar when we first got him and his buddy didn't live for some reason we never determined. He’s been alone since…(but only in the 110 for a about 3 weeks now). We've also made the "mistake" of giving him live food about once a month or so.

There are two caves at this point that the cat can run too, but I am just afraid he would get nailed at night when he comes out. Gulp isn't acting as aggressive anymore, but I also fear the movement of the cat during it's release will trigger the eating instinct. I am running out of time to decide though as the lace has been acclimating for about 30 minutes now. Decisions, decisions....
 
i gotta say

i like the cat's chances with the caves etc - i realy do think gulp is just strutting his stuff - i can't imagine him eating a 5 inch cat but i don't know gulp personally so,,, it's sort of a tough call
cat's are usually pretty fast i think it coul out run gulp - plus think of it this way i know it's thirty something bucks but at least you will have an idea if anything can live with gulp - i think it'll be ok!
 
Take the cat out of the bag using your hands a place him in the tank with your hands if your afraid of the bag triggering a response.

You could also try distracting him with food while you release the cat.
 
The release was made while we distracted Gulp. Didn't take him long to realize he had a new tank mate, but we kept him at bay with a net while the lace got used to the new water. Both are very active.....but Gulp has popped him a few times, especially when the cat gets stuck behind a filter hose. Hopefully, the cat will keep using that sword of a fin he has and teach Gulp to leave him alone.

Here is a pic of the showdown:
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One more of Gulp sprinting after his new "friend":
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A lot of other pics of the encounter can be found here (pics 14 thru 23): http://www.roadrashed.com/Aquarium pics/

The tension in the room can be cut with a knife. My wife keeps yelling at Gulp every time he bites the cat. Hopefully Gulp will get bored with him soon so my ears will stop ringing. :p
 
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pretty big - seeing how gulp has bit him a few times he prob doesnt want to eat him - if he did he woul prob go al out full aggression - bet this is just his way of checking this new never before seen fish out - i mean if you woke up n found a 3 foot kid running around your house you'd be curious! lol maybe a bad analogy but anyhow i think your ok with this one keep us posted!
 
My neighbors and a few other people online are taking bets as to whether or not the fish lives the night...... I am beginning to think this was an error in judgement. It would be my luck Gulp eats him tonight and dies himself when the cat gets stuck in his throat. :confused:
 
I think the lace cat will be fine, but only time will tell.

Now onto more important matters, does your wife have a sister? lol :D
 
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