Hello To All

Sanste · Post by **Sanste** » 19 Jul 2005, 16:06

Stumbled across the site after looking for information about my Channel Cat "Bob". I was sold him by the local Pet shop as a bottom feeder around 2 years ago and have been astounded by his growth rate and he is soon to be rehoused in his own 4 foot tank. Although he scares the kids (must be the "rasping" of his gums on your finger!!) he is a quality fish and full of character, though I am wary of the potential size he can reach in a few more years.
Does anyone in the UK keep these fish in outdoor ponds? Do they survive our winters?
Any help and advice gratefully received.

laurab5 · Post by **laurab5** » 19 Jul 2005, 17:19

channel cats can survive extreme temp. We have 25 pound channels in our 3 acre lake and they survived this past winter when our lake froze 2 inches.

Post by **medaka** » 19 Jul 2005, 23:16

Hi Sanste

And welcome to Planet catfish.

Yes they will survive in a pond especially in your area.

Because of this no more will be allowed into the UK without special documentation and license. and I believe the fine for releasing these fish into the wild in the UK is Â£5000.
(just general info.,not saying that you are planning this)

Sanste · Post by **Sanste** » 20 Jul 2005, 09:54

Thanks Laurab 5 and medaka

Bob has a fond liking of worms but seems to miss out due to a large goldfish he currently shares his present tank with. Any tips on how he can get his share without losing out to the much quicker goldfish?
I seem to recall a story a few years back regarding a catfish being netted in Stanley Park Liverpool weighing around 9lb...scary thought.

kev · Post by **kev** » 20 Jul 2005, 11:41

hi Sanste,

welcome to the site, im not far from you over here in sunny Skem

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Kev