Ompok bimaculatus

predatory cat · Post by **predatory cat** » 11 May 2003, 03:13

someone traded in a two spot that is about 5in. long at least I think it is a Ompok bimaculatus (two spot glass catfish) it basically looks like a big glass catfish but its a tannish color it only has 2 whiskers it's got VERY LARGE eyes I've never even seen one of these in person nor have I ever heard of anyone keeping these in capitivity does anyone have any experience or information you could give me on these odd looking catfish

Post by **Silurus** » 11 May 2003, 04:15

I have one. They are fairly peaceful fish, but require clean water (because they come from fairly fast-flowing streams). They are not fussy eaters and will take frozen/live and prepared food (I feed mine frozen food and trout chow).
Small fishes are a no-no as tankmates, though, as they will become snacks.
Look at the Cat-eLog entry for this species as I just submitted data for it.