js Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi there I am trying to decide whether to get a Mystus Catfish (silver), as our local shop has some in. Problem is they just seem to hide all the time. Has anyone had experience with these? I can't find much info on the net. Are they okay for a community tank (4ft, gouramis, tetras, bristlenose) and if I did get one would I ever see him, or would he spend his life hiding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 What sort of mystus catfish? If they have spots on them, they are most likely pictus catfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 It's not a pictus. They started off telling me they were, but they definitely aren't. They're selling for $13.90 and look like pics on the net that say pearl or silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 $13.90 eek! do you have a big tank? Grab them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 This is where I need advice. My tank is community and 4 foot. I have read that they could turn into monsters? I presume 1 will be enough. Do they spend their lives hiding, or will I actually get to see him out and about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 well that's why I asked if you know what sort of mystus it is. some grow to 10-15cm and others in excess of 1ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 They looked identical to the pic of the ones for sale in this auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 144847.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Looks to be a species of Arius (shark or salmon catfish) in which case 20cm would be the minimal size i would count on being adult. They will eat anything that fits in there mouths, once accustomed to your tank he will come out alot more rarely sitting still. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks for your replies. Okay, I have been doing a lot of research and am about 100% sure they are the Pearl Mystus Catfish (Castaneus). However from all of my google efforts, I still cannot find any personal experiences suggesting whether or not one would be a wise addition for my tank. Will I ever see him, or will he hide all the time? Will he be agressive towards my other fish, or will do they have nice personalities? Or is it just luck. I have a red tailed shark which I deliberated over for many a month due to mixed comments on their aggression, but he is one of the most peaceful fish in my tank. Just cruises around all day and night doing his own little thing and never bothers anyone. (I love him). Any more advice would be appreciated so that I can make a decision about getting the Mystus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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