Catfish venom glands are found alongside sharp, bony spines on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins, and these spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened. When a spine jabs a potential predator, the membrane surrounding the venom gland cells is torn, releasing venom intoRead More →
You can keep your hoplos singly, but they seem to enjoy hanging around with their own kind – not in the tight formations like neon tetras but more like the cory cats. They are more active than most corydoras catfish. Water. What do Hoplo catfish eat? Feeding is very simpleRead More →
There was certainly more than catfish weighing on his mind: In 2009, Robert had become ill and “ended up paralyzed from the neck down.” He eventually regained movement in parts of his upper body, including his arms, but his prognosis was devastating: Doctors told him that eventually he’d become immuneRead More →
If you’ve ever fished in the Gulf of Mexico you’ve likely encountered one of the more common salty trouble makers and you’ve probably wondered… The short answer is yes. You can eat saltwater catfish, but that doesn’t mean you would want to or should necessarily. Does salt water catfish tasteRead More →
Average adult size: 6 inches (15 cm) Average purchase size: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) How fast do Hoplo catfish grow? Hoplo catfish usually hit the marketplace at about two inches — an excellent size for most community tanks. Maxing out at six inches after about four years in a largeRead More →
9 Easy-to-Keep Aquarium Fish That Eat Pest Snails #1 — Zebra Loach. #2 — Yoyo Loach. #3 — Clown Loach. #4 — Dwarf Chain Loach. #5 — Skunk Loach. #6 — Pea Puffer Fish. #7 — Cichlids. #8 — Spotted Raphael Catfish. Is it bad to have too many snailsRead More →