View Full Version : Nice pics of a big rtc and some huge paroons!
piranha45
05-31-2005, 6:10 PM
anyone know if these guys make for good eating?
netobeto
05-31-2005, 6:12 PM
how big of a tank can they be in?
red tailed cats can be housed in a reasonably big tank.
paroon sharks are another story. they grow big, probably up to 4ft. Not only that, but they are active schooling fishes, which means they are constantly in motion (unlike the red tailed cat). In order to house such a monster properly (multiple of them, actually), you will need a tank size no smaller than your livingroom.
rayman45
05-31-2005, 7:50 PM
how big of a tank can they be in?
not ur fake ass tank
iheartfishies
05-31-2005, 7:57 PM
Be nice Zach.
That first guy is strugging like hell with the RTC. :hearts:
I can't imagine how big of a pond you'd need for them at that size.
netobeto
05-31-2005, 7:59 PM
fake ass tank dont make me laugh it real
iheartfishies
05-31-2005, 8:22 PM
fake ass tank dont make me laugh it real
:topic:
anyone know if these guys make for good eating?
Apparently the rtcs are good eating.
The paroons are also eaten in their native land.
red tailed cats can be housed in a reasonably big tank.
paroon sharks are another story. they grow big, probably up to 4ft. Not only that, but they are active schooling fishes, which means they are constantly in motion (unlike the red tailed cat). In order to house such a monster properly (multiple of them, actually), you will need a tank size no smaller than your livingroom.
Speaking of paroons..When I went to my LFS on sunday they had a 20" one in their big display tank. They had no idea what it was so I told them it was a paroon shark and that it was a type of catfish that would reach 40" at a minimum.. They owner freaked and told me I could have it a half price..I turned him down..I really do feel sorry for the fish though..I hope it finds a decent home..
piranha45
06-01-2005, 8:32 PM
hah, the owner was just trying to pull a sleezy sale on you for a wrecked fish.
I store in NYC has a school of these guys for like $40 each at around 10". I almost had the temptation of buying a few home. :eek:
piranha45
06-01-2005, 9:44 PM
I don't know what you guys see in those things. Why not buy $4 pacus instead?
rayman45
06-01-2005, 10:25 PM
there cool looking
Steve_89
06-02-2005, 7:31 AM
Those rtc are awesome!
I don't know what you guys see in those things. Why not buy $4 pacus instead?
I much prefer the RTC to the paroon myself.
lil_lara
06-02-2005, 1:29 PM
I don't know what you guys see in those things. Why not buy $4 pacus instead?
I used to be a huge pacu fan... but they're so common, and they're stupid to boot...
If I turn on the lights in the store mine FLIP for no reason.
Watching them carry around an algae pellet is amusing though
piranha45
06-02-2005, 1:51 PM
I used to be a huge pacu fan... but they're so common, and they're stupid to boot...
If I turn on the lights in the store mine FLIP for no reason.
Watching them carry around an algae pellet is amusing though
paroons are just as stupid... and ugly. Hence my question.
paroons are just as stupid... and ugly. Hence my question.
If I am not mistaken you like red tailed cats right?
piranha45
06-02-2005, 3:11 PM
i dont mind rtcs, some people say they are the perfect water-dog, but im never going to keep one myself
You plan to keep a large snakehead right?
piranha45
06-02-2005, 3:19 PM
in the very-distant future, yes
rayman45
06-02-2005, 3:32 PM
red tail cat rule
rayman45
06-02-2005, 3:33 PM
what kind of snakehead
Yo-Zuri
06-05-2005, 8:43 AM
This is my catch of the day! :)
A pangasius cat!
piranha45
06-05-2005, 9:01 AM
you eat that thing, keep it, or let it go?
Yo-Zuri
06-05-2005, 9:45 AM
It has been released :)
wayne the pain
06-05-2005, 2:15 PM
Nice catch an pic :thumbsup:
got ant more pix of fish from your area :)
pufferking
06-05-2005, 7:21 PM
nice
Speaking of Paroons, my LFS got a shipment of them in - 2.5". Ran out of money after buying my Queen angel. If I can only avoid the LFS for like - 2 weeks, they should be all sold and I won't bring a few home..tough to do though.
They aren't colorful, they don't show much behavior, but feeding time is when these guys get interesting. For those that haven't kept one, I agree with you whole-heartedly. Once you keep one though, it somehow becomes one of the fish that you keep on buying every few years.
Mine did well in my 230 for 1.5 years, and I got rid of him when he was around 20" or so, after my RTC and TSN (among other things) died in the 'Great Accident'. :cry:
Who doesn't want to keep a great white shark in their tanks? These are seriously the closest things. You can go marine, get a Lemon or Black-tip shark, or you can get a Paroon. Keep one, and you will find out I compare them. Put a bit of meat in the water, and watch him go. Really cool when he is 12"+.
But please God, give me the strength to fight temptation :drool:
Yo-Zuri
06-11-2005, 10:57 AM
Nice catch an pic :thumbsup:
got ant more pix of fish from your area :)
2 more, one is a walking catfish
redtailfool
06-11-2005, 11:28 AM
This is my catch of the day! :)
A pangasius cat!
Sweet catch dude!! Put it in your pond :) :thumbsup:
evilfish
09-10-2005, 3:58 PM
is a paroon cat the same as a pangasius?
toxicfish
09-10-2005, 5:30 PM
what kind of snakehead
:topic:
joeytoe
09-11-2005, 3:05 PM
:WHOA: Damn those RTCs are huge.
DanDanUK
09-11-2005, 3:38 PM
red tailed cats can be housed in a reasonably big tank.
paroon sharks are another story. they grow big, probably up to 4ft. Not only that, but they are active schooling fishes, which means they are constantly in motion (unlike the red tailed cat). In order to house such a monster properly (multiple of them, actually), you will need a tank size no smaller than your livingroom.
Paroon sharks or the giant pangasius ( PANGASIUS SANITWONGSEI ) they can grow up to 10ft in the wild. there absoloutly huge.
Ooooo.... thats really huge!!!
evilfish
10-24-2005, 2:10 PM
10'?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought they only got to like 5!!! ive had mine at this size for a few years, but they are goin to the pond when they get to 24" because they never stop moving!
messiner
10-24-2005, 7:43 PM
GTS- Yeah, representin tampa :headbang2 im in bradenton :grinyes:
i know its :topic: but hey
amazonfishman
11-16-2005, 2:09 AM
You ask for big cat pics and you shall receive, :)
Daaammmnn!!! :WHOA: I did not know they get that huge.
Great pics of those Monster Fish!
JnASabo
11-16-2005, 9:25 AM
Man those are awesome fish pics.
Could've done with out the guy in the bikini briefs. :shakehead
wayne the pain
11-16-2005, 9:47 AM
Man those are awesome fish pics.
Could've done with out the guy in the bikini briefs. :shakehead
:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
R1_Ridah
11-16-2005, 11:04 AM
I've never been a fan of Paroons till these guys started showin up at my LFS. I think they are the balloon type Paroons. This guy has a shorter body than the others in the tank he was with. Are these becoming more available now ? I picked up another 2 at a differen't fish store the other night.
freshwaterstingrays
11-16-2005, 8:31 PM
nice pics
amazonfishman
11-16-2005, 9:35 PM
It looks like the short body morph, I wish some of those would show up around me that would be sweet! How much if you don't mind me asking? I should get to experience the power of a adult paroon this summer, I will be fishing in Bangkok, Thailand for them and the Mekong Giant Catfish :) Heres a few other huge catfish pics although they aren't paroons or red tails, piraiba or flavicans I think and the other is the European Wells catfish but I think you'll enjoy ~Trent
T1KARMANN
11-18-2005, 6:32 AM
with all the great big cat pics posted people still go out and buy RTCs for their 6x2x2 tanks
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3771
it makes me sick people must resurch the RTC before they buy them but after seeing pics like thease they still buy RTC just because they look cute when small
the RTC should be banned from being sold in LFS along with the TSN
Steve_89
11-18-2005, 7:14 AM
That tsn is impressive.
option
11-18-2005, 8:14 AM
both the tsn n rtc pics is really BIG!!! :eek: will not buy rtc n tsn anymore cause i can't afford the space for them
Loubard
11-18-2005, 8:40 AM
with all the great big cat pics posted people still go out and buy RTCs for their 6x2x2 tanks
it makes me sick people must resurch the RTC before they buy them but after seeing pics like thease they still buy RTC just because they look cute when small
the RTC should be banned from being sold in LFS along with the TSN
:clap I agree!
necrocanis
11-19-2005, 4:13 AM
I don't think they should be banned if you can provide the space for them i.e. large MF ponds 10' dia. or more. In a pond you don't have to worry about them busting through the tank, and they are free to swim in circles instead of into glass walls they can't see. Ponds, a much better environment for your monster catfish. Much cheaper than glass too if you do it right. Just my two cents. Oh man, I hope my hybrids get as big as those wild counterparts of the adults.
T1KARMANN
11-19-2005, 9:13 AM
If people prove they can take care of a monster fish for life and show prof that thay have a big enought tank at the start none of this crap i will get a bigger tank when i need it then yes ok