Jester Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Hi all. Ive had my first tank for about three months now and in the first group of fish I got was two cute little Upsidedown Cats that ive only seen about four or five times. My tank is 2ft and aprox 60ltrs comunity tank with a home made slate enviroment. (lots of small caves and tunnels) Is this a common trait of theas cats?? They are almost too big for the caves they hide in now. Im sure they come out at night but i was just wondering if this is normal?? Its a shame because i like to wach there strange habbits.. Tank for any info on shy little guys. Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cichlids_au Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Sounds normal to me. They are cave dwellers that like the top of the cave, so they live up side down in the roof of the cave. They feed at night usually. Notice how big their eyes are compared to their body? Nocturnal feeders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 i've had these , try not turning on the tank light during the day and it will come out . cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 Ahhh.. I thought that might be the case. Sara, I will give that lights out trick a go. ty Anyway tanks for the info guys and gals Peace out Jester.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepperfish Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 try luring them out with some algae discs or catfish pellets. With the lights off ofcourse,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Believe it or not, but Upsidedown cats (Synodontis nigraventris) if that is the fish we are talking about, is a surface feeder. It's absolute favourite food is mosquitoe lavae (wrigglers). Is why it has developed the "upside down" colouration, swims the wrong way up, and sneeks out at night ! To snag them tastey mozzies!! Think about it !!! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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