S stewoods1 Mostly New Member Joined Oct 1, 2013 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Location GB Oct 7, 2013 #1 I have a community aquarium and I am just wondering will my chocolate catfish eat the tetras that go in, I am curious as I have another tank I can move him to.
I have a community aquarium and I am just wondering will my chocolate catfish eat the tetras that go in, I am curious as I have another tank I can move him to.
MojoDex Fish Addict Joined Nov 20, 2006 Messages 879 Reaction score 0 Location GB Oct 7, 2013 #2 It really depends on the size of the catfish and the tetras. But that said they have been known to eat small fish, so best not risk it IMO.
It really depends on the size of the catfish and the tetras. But that said they have been known to eat small fish, so best not risk it IMO.
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Oct 7, 2013 #3 They're not an actively predatory fish, IME, but they will eat things that can fit in their mouths.