Auchenipterids with Silurids and Clarids

AU_Arowana-RG · Post by **AU_Arowana-RG** » 14 Mar 2009, 04:22

Any Wood Cats that could live with Silurid and/or Clarid cats ranging from 10 inches-3 feet?

Interested because I want to try a large Catfish tank later in my life.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 14 Mar 2009, 09:04

Trachycorystes & Ageneiosus Polystictus both get to about 18". It somewhat depends on what siluriids & Clariids you intend to mix

AU_Arowana-RG · Post by **AU_Arowana-RG** » 18 Mar 2009, 14:46

Well, any suggestions on what Silurids or Clarids I can keep?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 18 Mar 2009, 19:01

I would personally NOT mix auchenipterids with large(-r) silurids and/or clarids, except maybe Trachycorystes. All other auchenipterids are far to docile and defenseless and won't stand a chance imo.

AU_Arowana-RG · Post by **AU_Arowana-RG** » 19 Mar 2009, 00:47

By larger, do you mean anything over 2 feet?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 19 Mar 2009, 08:10

AU_Arowana-RG wrote:By larger, do you mean anything over 2 feet?

In silurids and clarids I mean anything over 6"; personally I wouldn't combine them at all btw.

grokefish · Post by **grokefish** » 19 Mar 2009, 11:51

The grokefish mk1 used to be bullied by ornate pims.

Matt

AU_Arowana-RG · Post by **AU_Arowana-RG** » 22 Mar 2009, 05:47

Marc van Arc wrote:
AU_Arowana-RG wrote:By larger, do you mean anything over 2 feet?
In silurids and clarids I mean anything over 6"; personally I wouldn't combine them at all btw.

Does it have to do with being aggressive, or with the Silurids/Clarids eating the Auchenepterids?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 22 Mar 2009, 08:14

AU_Arowana-RG wrote:Does it have to do with being aggressive, or with the Silurids/Clarids eating the Auchenepterids?

This has to do with the aggressiveness from larger silurids and certainly clariids towards auchenipterids (and all other quite defenseless species) ime. This may range from constant harrassing to -indeed - trying to eat their victims. Again, not a combi I would advice.... sorry.

AU_Arowana-RG · Post by **AU_Arowana-RG** » 23 Mar 2009, 13:36

What sort of harassing? And any experiences with this combo that any would like to share?

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 23 Mar 2009, 14:01

I'm guessing Marc is simply stating that Auchenipterids are not suited companions to Silurids/Clarids due to their differences in nature - both Silurids/Clarids (especially Clarids) can be aggressive/gluttonous feeders, and Auchnipterids, even some of the larger ones, won't necessarily fight for their share of the food, so will end up going hungry.
HTH
Martin

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 23 Mar 2009, 15:23

Martin S wrote:I'm guessing Marc is simply stating that Auchenipterids are not suited companions to Silurids/Clarids due to their differences in nature - both Silurids/Clarids (especially Clarids) can be aggressive/gluttonous feeders, and Auchnipterids, even some of the larger ones, won't necessarily fight for their share of the food, so will end up going hungry.

It's not only with regard to feeding, but also with regard to aggressive behaviour which will eventually end up in the death of the auchenipterids. Again, this is no combination ime.
However, if you think it may work then go ahead and see for yourself. Perhaps your experiences will differ from mine; I hope so. Never too old to learn.

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