i just bought an upside down catfish and it doesnt swim upside down ...............do you think you can help me and tell me if something can be wrong.............thank you!
2007-05-21 12:21:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
If the fish continues to swim upright, turn your aquarium lights off and leave enough room light on to watch it. It may not feel safe enough to go to the surface yet. It could also just not be used to the new tank yet so it is checking everything out before leaving a contact point with its barbels. They should not feed this way normally, they should sit at the surface and suck up any food they can find. If this continues for more than 3 days, try taking it back to the store and getting a fish you are 100% sure swims upside down. Also, give it plenty of sheltered spots such as caves or small plant pots to help it feel more secure.
2007-05-25 19:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Upside Down Cat is also known as the Blotched Upside Down Catfish and is from the rivers and lakes of Central Africa within the Congo Basin. It is one of the smaller Synodontis catfish, and is an opaque color with many black spots and markings. This species is an upside-down catfish, as it will hang in an inverted position, as well as feed from the surface of the water. These catfish will also feed upon algae that forms on the decorations and plants within the aquarium. The Upside Down Cat will appreciate a heavily planted aquarium of 30 gallons or more, with driftwood and crevices for hiding. Sensitive to nitrates, good water conditions are necessary. It prefers a current in the aquarium. It can be kept as a schooling fish or in an aquarium with other small Synodontis species. Currently, the Upside Down Cat is not being successfully bred in the aquarium. The Upside Down Cat is an omnivore and should be offered sinking catfish pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, plus a good quality flake food. It will also feed upon algae in the aquarium, and is a good algae controller for a planted community aquarium. - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 75-82°F; pH 6.0-7.5; KH 4-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 4" Color Form: Black, White Markings Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Omnivore Origin: Central Africa Family: Mochokidae ---- So yes, they should be okay with a guppies.
2016-04-01 01:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of 'upside-down' catfish, but only one is considered the 'true' upside-down catfish. Are you sure you have the right one?
Also, these fish like to be kept in small groups and are more likely to exhibit normal behaviour with company. They are also nocturnal btw.
Anyway, there is probably absolutely nothing to woryy about, we have a tank full in our shop and only some of them are upside-down at any one time and not constantly. They do occasionally hover and swim that way tho so I guess that's where they get their name from.
Hope this helps! :-)
2007-05-28 10:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Laughing_Fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When buying upside-down catfish at the stores, be careful to identify the fish correctly as S. nigriventris or S. contractus, otherwise you might end up with a larger, more aggressive Synodontis species such S. eupterus, also sold under the name "Upside-Down Catfish". If yours turns out to be aggressive and/or overly large, chances are you got the wrong fish.
2007-05-21 12:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the possibility that it's not an upside down cat, it could be another species of synodontis cat. More likely though it's an upside down cat and it's just goofing off as it's new to the tank. I wouldn't worry. Give him a few days to settle in.
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2007-05-21 12:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK you have catfish that you are thinking it is a upside down cat. will i have too say why .do you get the fish if you did not have any idea what it is. you need a boOK on fish and put your nose in it OK
2007-05-26 02:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, upside down catfish don't always turn upside down. Instead, this is the way they eat.,
2007-05-21 12:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off the top of my head, it was my understanding that juveniles swam upright, and as they age, they swim mostly upside down? How big is this fish, and which store did you get it from?
2007-05-26 08:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by mollymonticello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a upside down catfish because when the catfish was dead it was floating upsid down.so nothings wrong wtith your catfish
2007-05-28 08:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by vanessa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may mean thay you are overfeeding the fish and your tank is too small to let it swim.
2007-05-21 14:48:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anjum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋