On building the new 290g tank, one of the main occupants was always going to be a Giraffe Cat as i have wanted one for years. We found one before the new tank was built and I happily snapped him (he is called Victor) and he arrived a few days later (Thanks Trimar!!!). On arrival he was around 2.5 inches and very pale with small brown spots. He is now about 6 inches and sand coloured with small spots. He has very long whiskers and an enormous snout. The adipose fin is huge and very rounded which apparently identifies him as Auchenoglanis Biscutatis which has an adult length of around 70cm (luckily he will have plenty of turning room). Observing him he is extrmeley cute, an often rolls his eyes like a Corydoras. He eats anything given and is growing around 1cm per month. Has anyone else got experience of these cats? I'll try and post some photos soon.
Giraffe Cats
- Thread starter Saggitae
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this is my giraffe. Ive had him since july of last year, bought him at about 4" hes now about 10", 11" including the tail. Great personality, just all around great fish. Named him Jeffrey.
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very cool cats i had a 24 incher a few years ago . wish i still had him but like an idiot i sold it
My bro has a giraffe about 2ft now (sorry not got a better pic) ,sometimes he comes to the surface and makes this gurgling noise, it's so loud sometimes if the tv is on you can't hear it because of the fish.Does anyone elses do this ?
