I have a new Raphael Catfish. Is there anything i need to know about him to make him happy?
2007-03-16 05:00:58 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Just keep him happy with sinking foods and clean water. You have already provided a hiding place in case he wants it so he should be in good shape.
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2007-03-16 05:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're easy fish to take care of, and most of what you need to know applies to all fish anyway
They like clean, well filtered water and a properly maintained tank. They're mild and peaceful, but as productive nocturnal feeders you won't want to keep any fish in the tank that might fit in it's mouth - consider that these guys will grow to over 6" given the opportunity.
They are not picky about food, but you'll want a staple of sinking pellets thay you can feed him at night, when he's most active. For supplements you can use frozen or live foods like worms, shrimp, and bloodworm.
To see him live and grow to his potential he should have a 30 gallon tank at least.
They tend to hide during the day, but one thing I've found is that if you provide hiding spots all over the tank, instead of just one, they tend to feel more secure knowing hiding is close by and acually spend more time out of the hiding spots (once they get used to the tank).
2007-03-16 13:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will need a fishtank, food, and stuff like that. They have plants where fish hide and play in, but they can also eat them. Make sure he has stuff to entertain himself...maybe a friend?
2007-03-16 12:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Luski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋