I just purchased a 3" "rita catfish" I was told it would remain small. I think I may have to take it back. The only info so far I have found at platecatfish was about the Rita rita and others like it in Bagrid family and a rita rita tops at 59inches if I read it right? Am I coming close on this lol. I may have bought a monster cat type and if so I think I shall return it.
Anyone with info in Rita Catfish?
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Yup, you're on the right track. Do you know for sure it's a rita...any pics?
If it is, then it will definitely eat smaller tankmates. They like a LOT of driftwood and other hiding places in the tank. That will also help with any aggression it may have towards tankmates.
Very unique cat there...I would hate to see you have to get rid of it.
If it is, then it will definitely eat smaller tankmates. They like a LOT of driftwood and other hiding places in the tank. That will also help with any aggression it may have towards tankmates.
Very unique cat there...I would hate to see you have to get rid of it.
Unfortunatly not many people cat actually keep a Rita Rita... they are an AWSOME fish though Check out this Exray of the skull of a Rita and notice all those lovely .... TEETH 
i can get them here for pretty cheap prices
but i wouldn't want to lose a few fingers at feeding time
but i wouldn't want to lose a few fingers at feeding time
That's a GREAT pic...where did you get that?basslover34;1606024; said:Unfortunatly not many people cat actually keep a Rita Rita... they are an AWSOME fish though Check out this Exray of the skull of a Rita and notice all those lovely .... TEETH
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No kidding...that's when tongs would be a good investment.headbanger_jib;1606537; said:i can get them here for pretty cheap prices
but i wouldn't want to lose a few fingers at feeding time
basslover34;1612420; said:digimorph.com
That's one of my favorite sites been visiting it for years now. They are parteners with the all species count. When a species is identified they try to provide scans and exrays when possible. No disection is needed and they can fully preserve the specimen for future generations to study.
I know it's a wonderful thingI need to clean the tank the cat is in soon, will try and net it and take some pics. The software for my camera (kodak) I updated it thru kodaks website and now it crashes everytime I load the software.. So I will hope to make it to a comp store sometime and get a usb cheapie card reader and by pass software all together.