Chrysichthys Ornatus???

[MrWiskers]

Anyone have one of these or know a dealer that has them? I used to have one a few years back and it was the coolest catfish I have ever owned. I have attached a few pictures to show the one I used to have. Common name is the African wood cat. Would love to get another one so if you have any info it would be appreciated.

 

[thepwner70]

is he eating something

 

[MrWiskers]

is he eating something

Yes an adult black angel. The angel did not survice but I was able to get it out of his mouth. I had him for about 2-3 years after this incident and he never offered to eat anyone else.

 

[jprp]

Just lost mine this morning, it was 18 inches nose to tail tip, i would have taken a pic but i don't have any charged batteries for the camera.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

It is intriguing to me how our experience varies with the same fish.

I've had a trio for 5-10 years - they never grew beyond 12" total length (to the base of the tail fork) and were likely the dullest fish I've ever owned. Logs have shown more movement, wit, and interaction than these guys for me.