I saw a really cool fish the other day called an oil cat. Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm thinking about getting one.
oil cat
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heres alittle info:
Oil Catfish Tatia perugiae is one of the most striking of the Driftwood Cats. Named because of their penchant for hiding under pieces of driftwood waiting for prey to stalk, this little guy will be much less harmful than many predator Catfish with its maximum size being around 3 inches. This fish is beautiful, for a catfish, with a yellow/green body with numerous black dots on its body. This little fish inhabits the swift-moving waters of the Upper Amazon River, including Ecuador. A varied diet of Bloodworms, Tubifex Worms, and sinking pellet foods fed just prior to lights-out will help the Oil Cat retain its best health.
Oil Catfish Tatia perugiae is one of the most striking of the Driftwood Cats. Named because of their penchant for hiding under pieces of driftwood waiting for prey to stalk, this little guy will be much less harmful than many predator Catfish with its maximum size being around 3 inches. This fish is beautiful, for a catfish, with a yellow/green body with numerous black dots on its body. This little fish inhabits the swift-moving waters of the Upper Amazon River, including Ecuador. A varied diet of Bloodworms, Tubifex Worms, and sinking pellet foods fed just prior to lights-out will help the Oil Cat retain its best health.
some detailed info:
Scientific Name Tatia perugiae or Centromochlus perugiae
Diet Carnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets.
Alt Common Name Dwarf Driftwood Cat
Family Auchenipteridae
Origin South America: Upper Amazon River
Aquarist Level Beginner/Intermediate
Community Aquarium Safe Yes
Coloration Green-Yellow with Black spots
Disposition Peaceful. May eat very small fish that will fit into its mouth
Hardiness Hardy
Compatibility Compatible with Barbs, Catfish, Larger Danios, Gouramis, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Larger Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Larger Tetras.
Mature Size 3 inches
Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size 25 gallons
Sexual Dimorphism Males have a different-looking anal fin, much like a Livebearer (though this is an egglayer.)
Scientific Name Tatia perugiae or Centromochlus perugiae
Diet Carnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets.
Alt Common Name Dwarf Driftwood Cat
Family Auchenipteridae
Origin South America: Upper Amazon River
Aquarist Level Beginner/Intermediate
Community Aquarium Safe Yes
Coloration Green-Yellow with Black spots
Disposition Peaceful. May eat very small fish that will fit into its mouth
Hardiness Hardy
Compatibility Compatible with Barbs, Catfish, Larger Danios, Gouramis, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Larger Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Larger Tetras.
Mature Size 3 inches
Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size 25 gallons
Sexual Dimorphism Males have a different-looking anal fin, much like a Livebearer (though this is an egglayer.)