coral catfish

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  1. wayne334

    wayne334 Astrea Snail

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    :eek: I was wondering if coral catfish are safe with other fish as I've noticed they are venomous! Does anyone out there have one and what 's the verdict?I'm concerned as I bought one before reading about it!
     
    wayne334, Aug 31, 2004
    wayne334, Aug 31, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    According to this:

    http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/plotosid/plotosus/91_f.php

    they aren't safe with small fish. Which can be a problem because they can get to be a foot long.

    Apparently that spine is very venomous and can even be fatal.

    Those two things are enough for me not to recommend it. [smiley=worried.gif]
     
    Matt Rogers, Sep 1, 2004
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