Catfish in 46 gal......overstocked?

[Rallysman]

The test strips dont seem to work. what do you think?

 

[Just|n]

lol! Nice cat, hmm.. Where's the fishies dad? I thought there was food in here!

 

[Lady G]

CUTE!! I would say slightly overstocked....I'd look into a bigger tank soon if I were you....and LOTS of ammonia remover!!!!

 

[sumthin fishy]

I dont know, that cat doesnt look over 46 inches. You could probably have 2 and still be within the inch per gallon rule.

 

[wataugachicken]

IME your filter will get clogged pretty quick with something like that. . . the substrate that your variety is most comfortable generally tends to clump quite easily, might have to keep an eye on it. . .

 

[Malefic23]

That species is really known for jumping too. I'd suggest a tight fitting lid with some weight on it.

Have you tried handfeeding?

 

[Rallysman]

He has been in there for almost a week. It really smells funny and he inst eating the flakes. What should I do?
I've had the bubbler on and the light off. Should I take him back

 

[bettagurl]

naww,he'll get used to it
(you may have alot of hair algae though )

 

[BioFilter]

He wont eat flake food, you have to have feeders. You might want to invest in a rena hairball 2000 filter.

 

[judgemax]

I will have to say I couldn't figure out why this was posted in gcc...It really should be in bottom dwellers....they might be able to help more..please don't forget to do your water changes..! :joke: