Leigh
Murphy (2) Julian Haffegee (1) Allan
James (1) Chris Ralph (2) Daniel
Blom (1) BigFrogFeet (3)
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The "Pictus cat"
is the most popular member of the 300 or so species of the Pimelodidae
family and as such is well recommended for a community tank of
mid-sized fish as long as they are not "Neon Tetra"
size as they will be picked off when they are enjoying their night-time
cruises. Surface of head covered with thin skin. The occipital
process has a broad base then tapers posteriorly where it comes
in contact with the predorsal plate. The frontal fontanel does
not extend posteriorly beyond the level of the eyes. The barbels
are long and cylindrical, the maxillary barbels extending to the
base of the caudal fin. Dorsal fin has a strong spine and 6 rays.
The caudal fin is large, deeply forked and the lobes sharply pointed.
Diet: Not a problem as they will eat just about
anything. They do like earthworms and other meaty foods such as
whiteworm, and frozen bloodworm. Tablet food is also greedily
taken. Will do better in a group of at least four.
