Striped Raphael Catfish - Aquarium Advice

Hrafnkel · 10-10-2005, 09:29 PM

Are they compatible with peacock eels, and do they like to be alone or in groups, or just pairs, or what?

**Fluff** · 10-10-2005, 09:47 PM

They are peaceful and do fine by themselves. They are very reclusive though so be sure to have plenty of hiding areas for it. Great catfish. Here is a profile on them from planetcatfish.com.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...ydor/166_f.php

Hrafnkel · 10-10-2005, 09:54 PM

I'll have plenty of hiding places, I'm going to be doing some pretty elaborate rockwork in this tank.

Was just considering a raphael or two to fill out the bottom of my tank, with the pair of eels and the african brown knife fish.

Toirtis · 10-11-2005, 05:02 AM

Fine alone, and will not bother your eels while the cats are small....however, I would not trust a 4½"+ raph to not inhale even an adult peacock (something bigger, like a tyretrack would be safe, though).

Hrafnkel · 10-11-2005, 10:02 AM

Could they really eat something twice their length...?

Mudfrog · 10-11-2005, 05:00 PM

I have 2 marbled raphael's which are very similar. They on the other hand seem to always stay out in the open. They have plenty of hiding spots they just do not use them. Excellent looking catfish though. Very primitive

Toirtis · 10-12-2005, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrafnkel

Could they really eat something twice their length...?

Yes...they have large mouths and larger stomachs...and an eel folds up like a strand of spaghetti.

Lance M. · 10-13-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudfrog

I have 2 marbled raphael's which are very similar. They on the other hand seem to always stay out in the open.

I wish my raphael would stay out in the open. My striped did when he was smaller but now he just hides. However one night I did see my spotted swimming around. Tank lights where off and only a lamp about ten feet away was on. I was looking at the tank and all of a sudden I saw the whiskers of him coming out from behind a sword plant. At first I was like WTF IS THAT! (cause all I saw were those fricken long whiskers) then I saw his body. They are scary at night

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Sati · 10-13-2005, 04:53 PM

Dang, those eels get pretty big. How big is your tank, Hrafnkel?

Hrafnkel · 10-13-2005, 11:56 PM

55 gallons, pretty new. Bio-spira'd and seeded to be on the safe side.

10-10-2005, 09:29 PM	#1
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	Striped Raphael Catfish Are they compatible with peacock eels, and do they like to be alone or in groups, or just pairs, or what? __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

10-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#2
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,170 Images: 29	They are peaceful and do fine by themselves. They are very reclusive though so be sure to have plenty of hiding areas for it. Great catfish. Here is a profile on them from planetcatfish.com. http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...ydor/166_f.php __________________ ~Cindy

10-10-2005, 09:54 PM	#3
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	I'll have plenty of hiding places, I'm going to be doing some pretty elaborate rockwork in this tank. Was just considering a raphael or two to fill out the bottom of my tank, with the pair of eels and the african brown knife fish. __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

10-11-2005, 05:02 AM	#4
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Fine alone, and will not bother your eels while the cats are small....however, I would not trust a 4½"+ raph to not inhale even an adult peacock (something bigger, like a tyretrack would be safe, though). __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

10-11-2005, 10:02 AM	#5
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	Could they really eat something twice their length...? __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

10-11-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
Mudfrog Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 267 Images: 35	I have 2 marbled raphael's which are very similar. They on the other hand seem to always stay out in the open. They have plenty of hiding spots they just do not use them. Excellent looking catfish though. Very primitive __________________ 150g, 120g, 55g, 50g & 50g It's all about the PREDATORS

10-13-2005, 04:53 PM	#9
Sati Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,184 Images: 3	Dang, those eels get pretty big. How big is your tank, Hrafnkel? __________________ Holly ~ I love the fishes cause they're so delicious.

10-13-2005, 11:56 PM	#10
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	55 gallons, pretty new. Bio-spira'd and seeded to be on the safe side. __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

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