What the Heck is this?

[necrocanis]

I'm going with Chrysichthys sp. as well. Maybe C. punctatus. There is a reason people confuse these with Ictalurus sp. They even give similar species names for several of the species. Agreed fish does have some strange morphology, but that's what I have thought every time I have seen Chrysichthys cats.

[jordanhunt]

I'd say a severely stunted channel cat, poor thing


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[lix.ma14]

LMAO! Cant stop laughing! Comments too funny!

your welcome!

[aquaman45]

Looks like one of the Chrysichthys species. Aluminum cat maybe?

This is exactly what it is, its a hideously deformed big eyed aluminium cat...Chrysichthys sp possibly furcatus.

[lix.ma14]

I saw one in a display tank in Macdonalds with african cichlids. Almost lost my appetite! lol

[fishmanbob87]

Looks like an odd channel catfish. With pop eye and bloat

[sam_everist]

Thanks for replies! You are right it is one ugly fish lol! Looking at it in the flesh I can agree it is definitely an aluminium cat so thanks for that! Think it is just very deformed... It can't even close its mouth. Also are they known for being extra aggressive? As this one is having a go at everything lol.
Million dollar question... Is it worth anything? Lol

[flagtail]

In the first pic looks like a night out drinking!

He might even be burping if I'm not mistaken.....LOL

[thebiggerthebetter]

See this please and the pics of mine: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...light=aluminum

Yes, it shows abnormalities. Most definitely an African big-eyed cat / Aluminum cat.

Mine are not aggressive.

They are not costly. 3"-ers are about $10.

[justarn]

lol... anyone seen the 80's film 'the navigator'? reminds me of that little alien thing the boy gets of the ship.... you gotta keep that cat man, its awsome!-)