friedclamsam1
New Member
does anyone know how big a coral cat will get?
does anyone know how big a coral cat will get?
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michaeltx
Moderator
Common Name:
Coral Catfish
Family:
Plotosidae
Subfamily:
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to southern Japan, southern Korea, and the Ogasawara Islands, south to Australia and Lord Howe Island. Palau and Yap in Micronesia.
Size:
30cm. (12ins)
Temp:
24-26°C (75-79°F)
pH.:
8.0 -8.5.
s.g.:
1-024
Ammonia & Nitrite
Zero
Nitrates
Less than 20ppm
Coral Catfish
Family:
Plotosidae
Subfamily:
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to southern Japan, southern Korea, and the Ogasawara Islands, south to Australia and Lord Howe Island. Palau and Yap in Micronesia.
Size:
30cm. (12ins)
Temp:
24-26°C (75-79°F)
pH.:
8.0 -8.5.
s.g.:
1-024
Ammonia & Nitrite
Zero
Nitrates
Less than 20ppm
limitedslip
Member
The average size of a coral catshark I have seen is about 30-36 inches.
mike22cha
Active Member
Here is some facts about them from my shark and ray thread:
Coral Catshark:
Scientific Name: Atelomycterus marmoratus
Max. Size: 27.3"
Average adult size: 25"
Min. Tank Size: 240-300g
Min. Pond/ Custom tank deminsions: 7'x3-3.5'x2-2.5'
Distribution: Pakistan to New Guinea,the Phillippines, Thailand, China, and southern Japan. Commonly seen along the Indonesian reefs at night.
Water Temperature:72-82 degrees F
Aquarium Suitablity: 5 out of 5
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 times per week
Diet: Marine invertabrates and bony fishes. May try to eat other tankmates. "Coral Catsharks are more voracious that bamboo sharks and will attempt to eat fishes kept with them, even if they are too large to swallow whole." (Scott W. Michael, Aquarium Sharks and Rays)
Coral Catshark:
Scientific Name: Atelomycterus marmoratus
Max. Size: 27.3"
Average adult size: 25"
Min. Tank Size: 240-300g
Min. Pond/ Custom tank deminsions: 7'x3-3.5'x2-2.5'
Distribution: Pakistan to New Guinea,the Phillippines, Thailand, China, and southern Japan. Commonly seen along the Indonesian reefs at night.
Water Temperature:72-82 degrees F
Aquarium Suitablity: 5 out of 5
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 times per week
Diet: Marine invertabrates and bony fishes. May try to eat other tankmates. "Coral Catsharks are more voracious that bamboo sharks and will attempt to eat fishes kept with them, even if they are too large to swallow whole." (Scott W. Michael, Aquarium Sharks and Rays)
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by MichaelTX
ok just reread mike 22;s post he is talking about the catSHARK the top is of the coral catFISH. Plotosus lineatus 2 completely differnt fish!!>
Mike
I was confused too. Coral CatFISH are pretty and school very tightly when small. Then they become plain, ugly,foot-long catfish. Pass the tarter sauce!
ok just reread mike 22;s post he is talking about the catSHARK the top is of the coral catFISH. Plotosus lineatus 2 completely differnt fish!!>
Mike
I was confused too. Coral CatFISH are pretty and school very tightly when small. Then they become plain, ugly,foot-long catfish. Pass the tarter sauce!
friedclamsam1
New Member
i am new here and i was told 18 in when i got it and that is ok with me thanks for the info
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by krj-1168
For the record - the term Coral Cat - in aggressive Saltwater terms - generally means the Coral Catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus).
And Generally - most Catfish are found in fresh or brackish waters. not in Saltwater.
Coral catfish,Phetusus angularis), used to be seen in lfs quite a bit. They're very common on indo-pacific reefs. The gaff topsail catfish is also a true marine fish; I believe.
For the record - the term Coral Cat - in aggressive Saltwater terms - generally means the Coral Catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus).
And Generally - most Catfish are found in fresh or brackish waters. not in Saltwater.
Coral catfish,Phetusus angularis), used to be seen in lfs quite a bit. They're very common on indo-pacific reefs. The gaff topsail catfish is also a true marine fish; I believe.
friedclamsam1
New Member
when i got this guy i was told when they get bigger they tend to get really aggresssive
krj-1168
Member
Yes - I know there are species of marine catfish. Which is why I said Generally Most - and not All.
I also find it interesting that people often say sharks aren't suited for home aquaria - but rarely say anything about catfish.
And some of the more popular species of catfish found in LFS - can grow larger than most species of sharks suited "home aquaria".
For example both - the Redtail Catfish & Iridescent Shark(catfish) are both know to reach 48" or more in length. Which is larger than any Bamboo, Epaulette or coral catshark.
I also find it interesting that people often say sharks aren't suited for home aquaria - but rarely say anything about catfish.
And some of the more popular species of catfish found in LFS - can grow larger than most species of sharks suited "home aquaria".
For example both - the Redtail Catfish & Iridescent Shark(catfish) are both know to reach 48" or more in length. Which is larger than any Bamboo, Epaulette or coral catshark.
N
nereef
Guest
redtail sharks, Epalzeorhynchos bicolor, get 4-5", but irridescent sharks, Pangasius spp, get huge like you said.
whoops, i found your redtail catfish. never seen one of those before.
whoops, i found your redtail catfish. never seen one of those before.