can anyone tell me anyhting about these?

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thereke187

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oil catfish?
never really heard of them.....http://www.petsolutions.com/images/200/48183.jpg
would they be ok in a discus tank? it says theyre found in the amazon, thats where discus are found right?

heres some info i found on petsolutions .com
Oil Catfish Tatia perugiae is one of the most striking of the “Driftwood Cats.” Named because of their penchant for hiding under pieces of driftwood waiting for prey to stalk, this little guy will be much less harmful than many predator Catfish with its maximum size being around 3 inches. This fish is beautiful, for a catfish, with a yellow/green body with numerous black dots on its body. This little fish inhabits the swift-moving waters of the Upper Amazon River, including Ecuador. A varied diet of Bloodworms, Tubifex Worms, and sinking pellet foods fed just prior to lights-out will help the Oil Cat retain its best health.

Approximate Arrival Size for Oil Catfish: .75 to 1.5 inches
 
I don't see any problem in keeping them with discus, but I'm sure they will pick off small tetras like cardinals, neons, rummynose, etc...
 
there preditory but small they won't get over 3'' and are kind of fragile but should do fine with discus they like mysis and brine shrimp to
 
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