Catfish

Otocinclus, the dwarf suckermouth catfish, is a very popular algae-eating catfish. The seventeen species of Otocinclus (often called Otos) are very popular for algae... keep reading →

Featherfin Catfish My Featherfin was sold as a cory to us in a petstore once upon a time. He was odd looking, and has a large back fin. We could not determine the species,... keep reading →

The suckermouth catfish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world, and for good reason too. It is one of the most trouble-free fishes for any aquarium, and one of... keep reading →

Catfish are named for your whisker-like organs called barbels on their face, which they use to detect food within the water. In the states, there are lots of species of... keep reading →

With 150 formally described species, and perhaps more than a hundred undescribed species, the genus Corydoras offers great possibilities for fish keepers. All species are... keep reading →

The facts concerning the Candiru catfish of the Amazon are horrible enough - but the fiction concerning this fish is terrifying - no laws of physics can possibly be broken by... keep reading →

Catfish get their name because most species have whiskers on their mouths. Correctly referred to as barbels these organs are used to help them find food and as sense organs.... keep reading →

Here in North East Texas, and indeed, from Southern Canada, Central and Eastern United States, and Northern Mexico the channel catfish is a very prosperous and numerous fish... keep reading →