New Catfish

[Barracuda518]

I got some Platydoras costatus (Striped Raphael Catfish) today. They are very young, maybe 1.5" at the moment. They got their own 10 gallon to grow out in before I move them into a bigger tank. I had some of these a long time ago that were this size when I got them and were between 5-6" when I traded them in and I still regret the day I gave them up.

Thanks for looking

 

[randallhart]

Very nice. beautiful.

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

Nice! After then ten gallon what are they going into?

 

[paul_219]

Very nice small catfish.

 

[Barracuda518]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone

Nice! After then ten gallon what are they going into?

They will be put into a 55 gallon once they grow. They need to be the only ones in the tank for now so they can get lots of food and grow. The way these catfish eat, it shouldnt take too long

 

[cane76]

nice additions

 

[RadaR]

Great fish. Very cute. All the best

 

[CAC]

Great fish. Will you keep us updated on how they do in with coming out in the day please? Ive found my south american bumblebees come out for food in the day if I give it to them, I wonder if its the same with these guys?

 

[england]

they look like a nice addition mate

 

[iSnail]

They look really cute

 

[Barracuda518]

Thanks for the comments

Great fish. Will you keep us updated on how they do in with coming out in the day please? Ive found my south american bumblebees come out for food in the day if I give it to them, I wonder if its the same with these guys?

I will try to give updates. These fish are very nocturnal, but you can train them to come out for food. The reason why these are out was because I took those pictures after I released them into the tank. They are very active with the lights out because they are so young. The task right now is getting them to eat.

 

[Straydum]

isnt this species the talking catfish? or was it another. haha i cant really tell.

 

[Barracuda518]

isnt this species the talking catfish? or was it another. haha i cant really tell.

Yep, this is the "talking catfish"

 

[Straydum]

can you actually hear sounds from them? i've never had them before. lol

 

[Barracuda518]

can you actually hear sounds from them? i've never had them before. lol

I tihnk they only make sounds when they are out of the water.