ELECTRIC CATFISH

[aes1687]

Hi all, was wondering if there’s anybody out there who keep electric catfish. Do they need to be kept alone? Mine is currently in a community tank with a bunch of parrotfish. Got him at 2 inches , two and a half years ago and now he’s pushing 12 inches. Heard they have to be kept alone but no casualties from years I had with mine. What are your experiences?

 

[justarn]

Can't help.you but I'd like to see more pics.

 

[aes1687]

Heres a close up

 

[justarn]

Lol he looks terrifying, good luck with him pal

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Don't make him angry, if they get angry you could lose other fish from the electric surge,other than that they are pretty good.
Intolerant of poor water conditions but otherwise hardy

 

[aes1687]

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Don't make him angry, if they get angry you could lose other fish from the electric surge,other than that they are pretty good.
Intolerant of poor water conditions but otherwise hardy

What exactly would make him angry?

 

[Deadliestviper7]

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What exactly would make him angry?

Netting him, other fish messing with him, they don't seem to get very angry often unless provoked

 

[FunWow!]

Man use to keep these guys all the time. Awesome cat to get small and grow. Once they hit the 12inch mark they got plenty of shock to mess certain size fish up. Had one shock a few and mess them up for awhile but eventually they would get back to normal. I’d always sell them off at the 14inch mark cause I didn’t want to see it kill my other fish. I always kept them well fed to. I think the shocking of the fish would be due to fighting over hiding spots.

 

[LimaShovelnoseSaltwater92]

Hello, I am thinking about getting an electric cat because I saw one at my lfs. I have done some research but got mixed results. First off, can I keep it with a Lima shovelnose cat and 2 large needle nose gars (I know they are not really gars)? Also, any suggestions for care and tips and tricks? Finally, how do you clean and maintain the tank without getting shocked?

 

[tlindsey]

Hello, I am thinking about getting an electric cat because I saw one at my lfs. I have done some research but got mixed results. First off, can I keep it with a Lima shovelnose cat and 2 large needle nose gars (I know they are not really gars)? Also, any suggestions for care and tips and tricks? Finally, how do you clean and maintain the tank without getting shocked?

Welcome aboard
Kept very small ones once many years ago but they died in a short time due to my inexperienced fish keeping at that time. Hope the link helpshttps://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/electric-catfish-tankmates.702729/page-2