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Trachycorystes trachycorystes
Posted: 23 Apr 2005, 01:57
by Piranha
I buy this species yesterday about 8". But I cant find more information on the net about this species. Could any one can provide more information about this.
Today morning, this fish still stay at his only draftwood but his tankmate become worst!
My 8" lovely Red-tail Arowana lose his tail and other catfish feel very afraid! This species must keep alone? Please give me more information! Thanks!
Posted: 26 Apr 2005, 07:08
by pturley
Sorry for the delay in response.
Yes Trachycorystes trachycorystes are not the fish for a community aquarium.
They hunt at night and are equiped with powerful jaws. Anything tasty, they will bite. As in the tail of your Arowana. The nightly disruption will be very stressful on your other fish.
They also tend to be fairly territorial with their own species (and with other driftwood cats as well).
Trachycorystes trachycorystes are fish best kept in a species tank.
Posted: 26 Apr 2005, 13:45
by Piranha
Thanks a lot! Do you know what is the max size of this fish? Thanks!
Posted: 26 Apr 2005, 14:54
by pturley
They grow to a very impressive size. 12" (30cm) at least.
You can find more information in the
Cat-ELog entry for this fish.
Posted: 25 May 2005, 18:50
by Marc van Arc
How is the situation in your tank after one month?
Do you still have the Trachycorystes?