I just picked up this cooler-than-cool addition today:
http://www.scotcat.com/factsheets/malapterurus_electricus.htm
Currently it's the size of about 1/3 of a hotdog - maybe 3" long and 3/4" in diameter at its thickest part. I know it's a predatory cat, obviously, and gets large, but for the most part, I'm not concerned with that. There are some tetras in the tank, but honestly they're pretty old anyway and starting to die of natural causes, so if they get picked off by the cat, I won't be too bummed. I just hope I get to see it.
My main concern is my 2 adult angelfish also in the tank. I know the cat is too small now to eat them, but will it still try? I have read the catfish generally only reaches sizes of max 12" in home aquaria. I can move the angels if it's in their best interest, but my preference would be to have SOMETHING in with this catfish.
Tank is a 40 breeder, FYI.
http://www.scotcat.com/factsheets/malapterurus_electricus.htm
Currently it's the size of about 1/3 of a hotdog - maybe 3" long and 3/4" in diameter at its thickest part. I know it's a predatory cat, obviously, and gets large, but for the most part, I'm not concerned with that. There are some tetras in the tank, but honestly they're pretty old anyway and starting to die of natural causes, so if they get picked off by the cat, I won't be too bummed. I just hope I get to see it.
My main concern is my 2 adult angelfish also in the tank. I know the cat is too small now to eat them, but will it still try? I have read the catfish generally only reaches sizes of max 12" in home aquaria. I can move the angels if it's in their best interest, but my preference would be to have SOMETHING in with this catfish.
Tank is a 40 breeder, FYI.