What to feed Ghost/Glass Catfish?

[Brendan Anthony]

Hello,

I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
to cycle it with.

I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
Catfish that I've seen at the LFS. I've done some minimal research on
them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...
Just what exactly is "live" food?

Cheers,

Brendan
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[Gizela]

Recommendation.....do fishless cycling....I lost too many fish by cycling
with fish....and it is cruel for them long term...damages gills and all

Try a google search for fishless cycling

Angela
"Brendan Anthony" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
>
> I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
> to cycle it with.
>
> I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
> Catfish that I've seen at the LFS. I've done some minimal research on
> them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...
> Just what exactly is "live" food?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brendan
> [remove the year to reply directly]

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: What to feed Ghost/Glass Catfish?
>From: Brendan Anthony
>Date: 1/8/2004 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Hello,
>
>I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
>to cycle it with.
>
>I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
>Catfish that I've seen at the LFS. I've done some minimal research on
>them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...
>Just what exactly is "live" food?
>
>Cheers,

Why cycle a tank with fish at all?
Our hobby now has Bio Spira!
This is the correct bacteria starter and can end the suffering, and deaths of
countless fish each year that are put through the cycling process.
Most PetLand chain stores have it, but call around to the mom and pop stores
around you.
There's no waiting, no fish deaths from ammonia spikes and drops.
Just add Bio Spira, wait a day, and fish to stock the tank.
That's it.

[luminos]

These are quite sensitive to water conditions and need to be in groups.
Wait a long while...not suitable for a new setup.

"Brendan Anthony" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
>
> I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
> to cycle it with.
>
> I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
> Catfish that I've seen at the LFS. I've done some minimal research on
> them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...
> Just what exactly is "live" food?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brendan
> [remove the year to reply directly]

[Michi Henning]

Ghost glass catfish also grow rather large -- I've seen them
at about 6" in length. That might be a bit too large for a 20gal tank...

Cheers,

Michi.

--
Michi Henning Ph: +61 4 1118-2700
ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com

"luminos" > wrote in message
...
> These are quite sensitive to water conditions and need to be in groups.
> Wait a long while...not suitable for a new setup.
>
> "Brendan Anthony" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
> > to cycle it with.
> >
> > I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
> > Catfish that I've seen at the LFS. I've done some minimal research on
> > them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...
> > Just what exactly is "live" food?

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Re: What to feed Ghost/Glass Catfish?
>From: High Flight
>Date: 1/9/2004 8:45 PM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Brendan Anthony > says...
>> I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
>> to cycle it with.
>
>White Clouds.

Again, why cycle with fish? You do not need to put any fish through this
torture anymore.
Simply add BioSpira.

[jessejoe]

In article >,
Brendan Anthony > wrote:

(I apologize in advance for the inline-posting)

> Hello,
>
> I've just setup a new 20gal tank and am looking for my first few fish
> to cycle it with.

See other replies on this topic. These days, there are products that'll
do fishless cycling effectively. Hell, put a couple drops ammonia in
there rather than a fish! And 20G may be a bit small for these guys. By
may, I mean it will be too small, provided they reach adult size.

>
> I'll probably start with some Platys, but I really like the Glass
> Catfish that I've seen at the LFS.

Assuming you're messing with water conditions (ie, not just plopping
them in tap water) either the platies (higher pH, salt) or the cats
(lower pH, no salt, soft water) will be unhappy. If you just use what
comes out of the tap, neither will be thrilled, but both may *survive*.

> I've done some minimal research on
> them, but can't find anything other than they prefer "live" food...

Bah! They love frozen bloodworms too. Frozen brine shrimp will be
accepted, too, if they're *very* hungry.

> Just what exactly is "live" food?

As said, not-dead, not-packaged, still-wiggling food. Specifically for
these guys, probably live brine shrimp or live grindal,white, or black
worms, depending on size.

HTH,
jessejoe

....who is the only one at his crappy chain-petstore employer who can
keep the ghost cats alive :-)

....because nobody else notices the buggers