electric catfish

[tampa_bass]

just a question.. I was wondering if anyone has or has seen an electric catfish in the hobby?
thanks

 

[cl0wn knife]

have 6 of them at work they are the ugliest most boring fish ever. who seem to enjoy going up to you when your hands in the tank and shock you.

 

[Chicxulub]

There's a few on here. My buddy johnnytaboo has one.

 

[Crunx]

They have one at LFS... Ugly but cool

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[thebiggerthebetter]

Sure. They are not rare in the hobby. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/search.php?searchid=3976128

 

[tampa_bass]

thanks for all your replies..

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Here is a vid of a 3 footer and other good info: http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=28890&hilit=+electric

 

[HackJob]

general rule of thumb, I don't keep a species that can kill me. Just my rule. I don't want to end up on one of those shows that the keeper was murdered by his "pet".

 

[Chicxulub]

general rule of thumb, I don't keep a species that can kill me. Just my rule. I don't want to end up on one of those shows that the keeper was murdered by his "pet".

I suppose that would be plausible. Heck of a way to go though lol

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

I think it is extremely rare in the wild. In captivity, I've never heard of it. I've heard of people falling to the floor from the shock of a fully grown one (~350 volt) but not anything more serious. I'd be curious to know more though too. Simple precautions like wearing elbow high HD rubber gloves ensure no shock.