Aquarium catfish

Aquarists like catfishes for their unusual appearance, the ability of some species to grow to impressive sizes, as well as decorativeness. There are incredibly many kinds of aquarium catfish, some of them even remotely resemble catfishes. There are species that completely change our notion of catfish, and some can really compete with any goldfish in the aquarium.

Types of aquarium catfish

  1. A speckled aquarium catfish representative. Almost all of this family of fish have a calm temper. Compatible marble aquarium catfish with any other species, prefers to live in flocks and in aquariums with sandy soil.
  2. Red-tailed aquarium catfish also refers to decorative species. It is this species that grows by leaps and bounds. And while the fish grow to a very impressive size. Therefore, keep them standing young. Most often, you can find this inhabitant at the bottom of the aquarium, where he prefers to rest.
  3. The aquarium catfish sucker got its name due to the unusual structure of the mouth. The correct name is antsitrusy. These fish are also the nurses of your aquarium, completely unpretentious. This also lovers of life at the bottom of the aquarium, are peace-loving and will not get along except with cichlids. Cichlids begin to gnaw the fins of catfish and thereby harm them.
  4. Aquarium catfish catfish representative of the inhabitants of South Asia, in the aquarium grows no longer than 12 cm. Such a fish needs space, therefore it will be suitable for an aquarium of at least 100 liters. Aquarium catfish of this species prefers life in the water column, but activity occurs at night. This fish is important enough of all kinds of scenery and snags on the bottom.
  5. Tiger aquarium catfish is also called tiger pseudo plasty. When planting these fish, be ready for their fearful disposition, sweeping away everything in its path. The fish will grow large, therefore it needs a large aquarium at once, so for an adult couple it needs about 1000 liters. According to the size, it is desirable to cover the bottom with large stones or pebbles. If possible, do not add to this kind of like-minded scarecrows, as this will only increase fear.
  6. Aquarium cat cat is already its name is of interest to any aquarist. They got their name for a nice and mustached muzzle. This type of food is unpretentious, but the quality of water plays an important role. Therefore, constant filtration, aeration and water replacement are mandatory conditions.
  7. Aquarium striped catfish or the so-called singing catfish. Along the whole body of the fish there are wide bright strips of white and black flowers. This representative of the armored can boast an incredibly strong armor in the form of bone growths on the body. In addition to its strength, these build-ups have small spikes, which gives the fish excellent protection.
  8. Spotted aquarium catfish or catfish - a representative of the inhabitants of Africa. The species got its name for a reason: a fish after throwing caviar comes in exactly the same way as a bird known to everyone. Fishes are incredibly active and can chase each other in the water column for hours.
  9. Shark aquarium cat quite rightly got its name, because it looks like a killer whale, but only in miniature. Pangasius, this is the second name of the aquarium shark catfish, has a flat head shape, as well as two pairs of whiskers and fins very resembling shark. The fish is rather bright, but also very shy. To keep an aquarium catfish you need an aquarium of at least 300 liters. It is very good if the bottom is decorated with a variety of snags and shelters for the fish.