the cichlid kid Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I am getting 3 pictus catfish that are about 3inches long and am planning to put then in with some small cichlids. Will they pose a threat to them? the fish i question are about 4cm.thanks Beau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Will swollow anything that will fit and dumb enough not to get out of the way when the lights go out Beau. And they got big mouths for thier size!!!Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 thanks for the prompt reply Alan, looks like they will have to go in with the bigger cichlids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Can someone tell me what the scientific name of these fish are? Also what size tank do you need to keep them?Thanks in advancewazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Wombat Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Pimeloda pictus Wazza!Lovely fish - and yes will eat small cichlids - they love to eat fry at night time - not one to put in any breeding tanks But one of my favorite catfish - beautiful : : : Yowza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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