Albino Channel Cat

Common Name
Albino Channel Cat
Other Common Names
Stinging Catfish
Scientific Name
Ictalurus Punctatus Species
Family
Ictaluridae
Community
Aggressive
Class
Catfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
24-27 inches
Feeding Habits
Prefers small live fish, earthworms, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried, pellet and tablet food will be accepted on occasion.
Compatibility
A predator that will eat any tank mate they can get into their mouth.
Habitat
Southern United States: Sparingly decorate with plastic plants, rocks and driftwood. Live plants should be in pots as the catfish will uproot them.
Breeding
Unknown
Additional Comments
A very popular fish food in the United States. This catfish is illegal in the following states: Arizona, Missouri and Oklahoma.