Ok, most of the TSN owners here know exactly what I am talking about, but for the new owners of them I have some helpful and important info for you. A year and a half ago I bought a Tiger Shovelnose Catfish at 3 inches. He is now in excess of 14 inches. I have a puffer at 8 inches a spotted gar at 10 inches 3 plecos 2 at 9 inches and one at 4 inches. I have noticed over the past 2 weeks things are changing in the tank. All the fish used to get along and swim together. Almost playfully. Well as some on here know I lost a 5 inch pleco to the TSN. Swallowed him whole. Thought I was going to lose the TSN in the process. In the past the TSN used to stay at the bottom and sleep all day. At night he would come out to play with puffer if the puffer was awake. Well now puffer stays at the top to avoid the TSN, one of the large plecos has 2 light gouges under his belly the gar is also skiddish now. Whenever it is feeding time, the TSN goes crazy. I cant get enough food in the tank fast enough and the other"predators" in the tank are having some what of a difficult time getting the food in time. The TSN has changed dramatically. He is now the "KING" of the tank. This is a very interesting and entertaining change of events but at the same time very unsettling. I have heard these things happen and I am experiencing them now. I am concerned fopr the other fish in the tank right now and trying to keep everyone fed but it is a challenge. I am writing this because is is very interesting to see these changes so quickly. I have heard from alot of people on here about how Jardinis are notorious for this behavior as some other types of fish. I am not sure where I will be housing the TSN, maybe a pond or his own huge tank but it is a fact he must be seperated from some of his present tankmates before I experience any more losses.
So, for anyone thinking about a TSN purchase or has a baby one, prepare for the "king" complex.
So, for anyone thinking about a TSN purchase or has a baby one, prepare for the "king" complex.
