Wels Catfish, Silurus glanis - Your experiences?

[fwprawn]

I'd like your experiences with the Wels, with emphasis on your choice of diet, tankmates, temperature, and behavior long-term related to lighting/daytime.

Photos would be fantastic! How many are in the US, normal and albino? Who has the biggest one?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

They are quite rare here. According to Wes Wong of Rare Fish, who is the only source of wels I've ever found in the US, there has been may be a couple of dozen or so sold in the US in the last decade. You might have to hold your breath for too long, albeit Wes has just sold a dozen of albinos and normally colored ones about a month or two ago.

 

[fwprawn]

I'm surprised that no MFK's have chimed in. They are one of the ultimate monster fish. I wonder why.

 

[FishFreak95]

I'm surprised that no MFK's have chimed in. They are one of the ultimate monster fish. I wonder why.

I think its because its a coldwater species. Most people here keep more tropical tanks. And the ones that do keep coldwater usually don't have tanks massive enough to hold one.

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[fwprawn]

Maybe so, but surely some of you DO have Wels, or am I the only one?

 

[ice blue]

Pics?

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[fwprawn]

Haven't taken any yet - letting him settle in.

 

[juzbmez]

I think they are beautiful and awesome cats...eat like crazy and quite active. just from what I've seen.

 

[brich999]

ya recently ive seen them pop up quite a bit so give it a few years and im sure there will be beasts. i was lucky to see a baby albino on my visit to rich's fishland. id definately be interested in growth rates and such, just out of curiosity.

 

[fwprawn]

Quite active ? He is the most lazy fish I've ever owned - I'll keep track of his growth! I posted a picture in the catfish section, but did not label it - to see if people knew what it was