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#1 ·
I have recently set up a small freshwater aquarium, after taking a break from Aquariums for a few years. Nothing special, simple tank, simple filtration, etc. Basic fish, nothing out of the ordinary except that the only two catfish fish that I could get were fish that I DO NOT RECOGNISE. They are about 10cm long with about six long whiskers. The look a little like eels but have the facial characteristics of a catfish. Pale white in color. They seems to have a rather large appettite for the fish food flakes but other than that seemed rather peaceful. The seem to feed by skimming the surface of the water. If needed I can place a photograph later. What has got me a little concerned is this...today I introduced a single Chinese Fighter into the tank (as I have done with MANY of my tanks in the past)...these 2 unidentified eel like looking catfish things went completely ballistic. The poor Chinese fighter was dead before I had a change to pick up the net. They were holding the fighter in there mouths while swimming around the tank...and if he managed to get away and hide, they would actively hunt him down...I have NEVER seen anything like it. Once I remove the dead Fighter from the tank, they seems to calm down again...WHAT ARE THESE FISH?
 
#7 ·
Ya welcome, and who knows we might have like a unknown species on our hands or not, still its amusing to guess and ya now im curious
 
#15 ·
Hmmm...OK...seems to match...the Albino Walking Catfish...just when you thought it was safe to stay out of the aquarium...LOL.
Thought you might find this news article interesting...

Walking Catfish Startle Residents - Central Florida News 13

I guess I forgot to mention that I am living in the Middle East, United Arab Emirates. There is no regulations here on the importing of animals so we tend to get the stangest things available fo sale...from Walking Catfish, to Diadem Sand Snakes from Eygpt, even Reindeer...Never a dull moment here.

As much as I like these catfish, I have just spend a small fortune on Guppies and Mollies that are currently in my Quarentine tank...they are much more attractive to look at. Maybe I can put them on eBay...LOL
 
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