Hello, I'm new to native fish and am trying to learn as much information on species I would like to keep. What catfish is best for a beginner using a 55 gallon standard aquarium. Thanks I advance.
New To Native Cats
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Posted 01 May 2013 - 08:47 AM
With that being said, madtoms are very beautiful and interesting creatures. It's like having a baby catfish that never outgrows your tank. Here is a link to images of madtoms on the NANFA gallery. You can click 'Show all 94' for more pictures. http://gallery.nanfa...aultSettings]=1
Here is an example one, photo taken by Nate Tessler:
http://gallery.nanfa...08_ NT.jpg.html
Here is an example one, photo taken by Nate Tessler:
http://gallery.nanfa...08_ NT.jpg.html
Edited by EricaWieser, 01 May 2013 - 08:49 AM.
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Posted 01 May 2013 - 05:07 PM
Well, two thingsWow, those look really cool. What is the best online breeder?
1. Check your local laws. Worst case scenario, pick a madtom species not found in your state so it's not a 'native' fish. If it's not found in your state and if it's for an aquarium and not a pond, often the wildlife department treats them like ornamental/tropical fish. A good way to find out is to call and ask.
2. Vendors I'm aware of:
http://www.jonahsaqu...te/fishlist.htm
http://www.aquacultu...re.com/Catfish/
http://btdarters.com...talogs_fish.htm
http://www.aquabid.c....cgi?fwusnative
I think most of those links are for wild caught fish. If you are interested in captive breeding madtoms, there is some information here: http://www.cerc.usgs...m_Spawning.html
Edited by EricaWieser, 01 May 2013 - 05:09 PM.
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