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March 1st, 2008
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yeah, we'd noticed that so maybe we'll wait and see  |
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March 11th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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This guy still ticking?
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March 12th, 2008
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sure is, he is still small. we've moved him to the 55 gallon tank and he doesn't hide as much, but still mostly sleeps during the day. he has a favorite peice of driftwood-- look at these pics, too funny. (sorry for the quality) i've named him waldo, lol!  |
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March 12th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Still a tiny sucker! He looks good though, doesnt look skinny from the 3rd pic. Now fatten that beast up. He should hit 12+" in 1 year! Then you can enjoy him or eat him  |
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March 12th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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!! eat him?! know what is hilarious about that? i keep joking with my family that we will be having catfish next thanksgiving!
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March 12th, 2008
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haha. Ya where they are originally from they are sold at fish markets as food, I hear they are pretty good. I dont plan to eat my 2, id rather have 2 3' fish  |
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March 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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catfish in general is good  |
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March 14th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Heres my little punk, Had him and his buddy for 4 months, so far 2.5" to little over 5" in that time period. I love to stuff there stomachs full
You ever see yours eat? |
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March 14th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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nope, not really. i guess he must be cause he is living--- i drop him shrimp and carnivore pellets... what do you feed yours?
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Mine only seem to be interested in the tropical crisps I have. Once in a million years the big one will eat a pellet and parts of algae wafers. But crisps they eat so thats what they get, all 30 of them haha. I find personally they eat more when I turn the lights off.
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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sometimes when i see him out, before i turn the lights on or after i turn them off, i will drop flakes or crisps- especially if he is swimming at the top, but he just swims right through them and goes back to hide. he is so fast, maybe he grabs a couple and i don't see him. i dunno.
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Try putting some flakes/crisps by him at feeding time then turn the lights off. Maybe his brain will work and find it. Mine for sure are not the smartest of the bunch
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March 15th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lisamorie
!! eat him?! know what is hilarious about that? i keep joking with my family that we will be having catfish next thanksgiving!
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My Dad's favorite catfish receipe ---
1: Nail catfish to a nice clean pine board.
2: butter fish
3: add salt and pepper to taste
4: grill over a nice open campfire
5: when flesh is nice and flaky, remove from board - throw away fish and eat board
YUMMY !!! |
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March 18th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Iridescent Shark
Anyone wants to get rid of the Iridescent Shark. let me know. I am living in the NYC area
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March 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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if you were closer you could have mine, but i am afraid to ship him!
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May 11th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ITHURTZ
There pretty much garanteed to hit 24" in length. I got my 2 in november and they already more than doubled their size. They are in a 55 gallon right now and the biggest is about 5" right now. They should hit over 12" in a year with no problem. Tank? 10 footer or more. If you dont want to shell out the multi thousands for a big tank, kiddie pool ftw! (for the win)
http://www.qualityinflatables.com/58485.html
Otherwise a indoor pond would be your best bet. Perhaps a 10' (+) x4 x2' deep.
I bet a 55 would be fine for 8 months max before there face is all bashed up!
Monsterfishkeepers.com have these puppies well over 2 feet long, alot of them have custom build tanks (DIY) from plywood and a plexiglass viewing window
Also do you just have 1? I would atleast get 1 more as when they are young they prefer to have friends. I have 2 and they are always together swimming about. Get him a friend and he will be swimming allll day |
I now have a new mission in life, 1700 gallon shark tank OMG
Last edited by ThisGuy; May 12th, 2008 at 01:40 AM.
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May 11th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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That would be a awesome sight!
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May 12th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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