While mating and reproducing, Pictus Catfish needs a minimum of 200-gallon tank because this fish requires much space during the reproduction time. Jul 24, 2006 #1. So I held this 2 inches or a little over catfish's tail to remove it to another tank which was when it turned its head toward my right thumb and gave me a bloody painful stung! Their water requirements are very easy to meet and their temperament is of a peaceful nature, making them good community fish. Yes, some get much larger, but even in the wild 9+ inches is very rare. Jul 22, 2006 567 4 0. Thread starter; CuriousSanity New Member. Why I'm Giving Away One of My Fish (Huge Striped Raphael Catfish) - Duration: 4:55. Personally I think a 55 gallon is fine for a standard sized Raphael catfish.
Temperament: The Raphael gets along with most fish, do not put him with anything that can fit in it's mouth. And you say it is a scaleless fish even though the picture you have of it clearly is of a fish with scales.
I saw this fish at petco and the card said nothing about it being brackish or slightly poisonous. Even took my canister filter apart. I just want to know if one will go well with bala sharks and a koi. Additional names Raphael Catfish, Humbug Catfish, Striped Raphael Catfish, Southern Striped Raphael, Striped Talking Catfish, Chocolate Talking Catfish Additional scientific names Doras armatulus. I have bought four of them so far in the last couple of months and have lost all but one who I just purchased a couple of days ago. ... Read Article 2.) A Raphael catfish, even in the wild, averages 6-8 inches. Jun 6, 2019. The Striped Raphael Catfish, originally from South America, is a larger catfish that boasts beautiful black and white striped markings.
Hello everyone, ok so we have two humbug catfish ( Striped Raphael Catfish ) around 4-5 inches in our big tropical fish tank. Pulled up every single decoration and hide out. The Striped Raphael Catfish is hardy and moderate in size, making it a great first catfish for the beginning aquarist. Hey Guys, The last 3 days ive noticed mt striped raphael catfish lying on the bottom of the tank normal right? 4:42. Striped Raphael Catfish are often referred to as “talking catfish” because a croak is made when they feel threatened.
Now I have a few questions about Striped Raphael Catfish first then later I will post about my other questions about setting up the tank itself.
I believe they are also known as the talking catfish. 1,372 1.4K. He's completely gone. The petsmart site you guys show as selling this fish says it's related to minnows, not catfish like you do.
Common Names: Striped Raphael Catfish, Talking Catfish Care level: Medium (due to their spiky fins) Size: 6 - 9 inches. I also bought some tetra's. Temperature: 75F - 80F. I could bear it but never expected it could be that painful. It drew a little blood but the pain was crazy. Some are. Would this be suitable for Striped Raphael Catfish?
My tap water is very hard and has a pH of the high sevens to lower eights.
Has anybody here kept a striped raphael? Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More 8,869 views. Striped Raphael Catfish - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Striped Raphael catfish (Platydoras armatulus) is a catfish of the family Doradidae. 3.) These are bottom scavengers that do a great job cleaning the tank. Messages 16 Reaction score 12 Points 3. ok so i got this fish about a month ago, there was no lable on the fish tank i got it from, the shop worker said it was a communal fish so i thought i would get it as it look diffrent:-)(cost £30) now its been fine so far i have lost a few guppies but put it down to my cat fish? Help Striped Raphael Catfish Weird Behaviour . Sheesh!