jaguar catfish substrate?

[Backfromthedead]

i ordered a jaguar catfish to be the premier bottom feeder in a new community tank im putting together. he'll be here tomorrow.

i havent decided on substrate for the new tank but im leaning towards black sand. do jaguar cats prefer sandy or a more pebbly substrate? i usually mix some pebbles in to my sand but wanted to know from somebody with experience before i did anything.

 

[tlindsey]

i ordered a jaguar catfish to be the premier bottom feeder in a new community tank im putting together. he'll be here tomorrow.

i havent decided on substrate for the new tank but im leaning towards black sand. do jaguar cats prefer sandy or a more pebbly substrate? i usually mix some pebbles in to my sand but wanted to know from somebody with experience before i did anything.

J jaws7777

 

[kno4te]

No preference as they won't bury themselves. But the black sand would look nice against a jag cat.

Minor hides all the time, yours may as well, and I have white sand.

 

[Backfromthedead]

No preference as they won't bury themselves. But the black sand would look nice against a jag cat.

Minor hides all the time, yours may as well, and I have white sand.

well ive heard they hide all the time but some people seem to have really gregarious ones as well. was hoping my substrate and overall decor would make him less shy.

yours only comes out in the dark?

 

[kno4te]

well ive heard they hide all the time but some people seem to have really gregarious ones as well. was hoping my substrate and overall decor would make him less shy.

yours only comes out in the dark?

Large groups will keep them less shy. Less decor and hiding spots will help with this.

Mine is out at night on rare occasion. If food is right nearby then it'll come out and eat. Both my jag cat and false jag cat.

 

[jaws7777]

I have two on sand mixed with pebbels and they so just fine. A piece of slate or dw up against the front glass would give them a hide and allow you too see them.most of the time

 

[Backfromthedead]

Large groups will keep them less shy. Less decor and hiding spots will help with this.

Mine is out at night on rare occasion. If food is right nearby then it'll come out and eat. Both my jag cat and false jag cat.

noted. has yours eaten any other fish?

mine will be the only cat in a 95 gallon hex tank. i dont think i could fit more in there as the footprint is only 25"x29". i think one will do nicely though.

 

[Backfromthedead]

I have two on sand mixed with pebbels and they so just fine. A piece of slate or dw up against the front glass would give them a hide and allow you too see them.most of the time

yeah i set up some bricks against the wall to make a tunnel for him. do they grow pretty fast?

 

[Boomer1224]

had 1 years ago they are very nice cats

 

[moe214]

Had mine on sand for a year maybe give or take. Moved him to a tank with rocks with no effects. If you're expecting to see it all the time you might wanna stop. They grow slow ime.

I've been toying with the idea of getting more. Only issue is my gold wolf and Trachy that stop me from purchasing smaller fish. Especially the gold. Wonder if mine will come out more with more jags