Begginer question.

erastos · Post by **erastos** » 13 Mar 2005, 07:01

I just caught a catfish today and bought an aquarium for him. I used mostly water and sand from the location he was caught so he will not be too shocked and I am getting him adjusted slowly to aquarium water. My question is: What do I feed him? I have pond-fish food I will atempt to feed him but is that the best thing?

I am not sure what kind of catfish he/she is but I looked at all the pictures of the kinds of catfish on this site and a couple matched up. He is light brown and about 8-10 inches long. He/she has a big belly and it is very slimy.

Thanks
Erastos

Post by **Silurus** » 13 Mar 2005, 09:22

You most likely have a bullhead (check here to see what species it is).

Bullheads are not fussy eaters and will eat most anything. Pond fish food should work.

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 13 Mar 2005, 11:18

and if you want to give him a treat or teach him tricks, like handfeeding or coming on call (I'm not pulling yer leg, mate!) try earthworms.

Bullheads go nuts for a juicy worm!