Margined madtom

[Zanzag]

Recently caught a few of these guys while netting bait.
After qt they've gone into a community tank and these guys have that perfect big cat face in a small package.
They eagerly come out to feed during daylight once adjusted and are very energetic feeders. Also they stay small. And are not aggressive.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Recently caught a few of these guys while netting bait.
After qt they've gone into a community tank and these guys have that perfect big cat face in a small package.
They eagerly come out to feed during daylight once adjusted and are very energetic feeders. Also they stay small. And are not aggressive.View attachment 1466576View attachment 1466577View attachment 1466578

I love this post. I’m a huge fan of madtoms and always wanted to catch one but I don’t think they’re in Ohio. Beautiful catfish

 

[Zanzag]

You're correct that there are no margined madtoms in Ohio. You have the smaller and far chubbier tadpole madtoms.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

You're correct that there are no margined madtoms in Ohio. You have the smaller and far chubbier tadpole madtoms.

I never knew there were any madtoms in Ohio. Do you know anything about the tadpole madtoms? I gotta catch one lol

 

[tlindsey]

I love this post. I’m a huge fan of madtoms and always wanted to catch one but I don’t think they’re in Ohio. Beautiful catfish

I may order Madtom from Jonah's aquarium.

 

[Zanzag]

Weedy creek backwaters. They like thick vegetation. I have a sein net so I use that or a 10 inch aquarium net and Work the weedline.
Ordering from Jonah's would be far less labor intensive and more guaranteed.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Weedy creek backwaters. They like thick vegetation. I have a drink net so I use that or a 10 inch aquarium net and Work the weedline

Would it be possible to catch one on a line and rod? What bait. I thin kn I know of a perfect creek near my house but that describes their habitat.

 

[Zanzag]

Not into microfishing myself so idk but not likely. A big aquarium net and patience works wonders.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

I really want to make a native tank, and have these guys.

 

[tlindsey]

Recently caught a few of these guys while netting bait.
After qt they've gone into a community tank and these guys have that perfect big cat face in a small package.
They eagerly come out to feed during daylight once adjusted and are very energetic feeders. Also they stay small. And are not aggressive.View attachment 1466576View attachment 1466577View attachment 1466578

Will they eat minnows? I have 4 Rosy Reds in a 20 long but don’t want them eaten.