Just an update to let those who contributed advice know that the little bugger is doing quite well now, having acquired a vorocious appetite. He has found him a favorite hiding spot where just his nose sticks out and he waits for a fish to not pay attention and swim in front of him. Bad Mistake ...

Thanks for the advice. I will try this after all the feeders are gone. thank you

What would be the best method to try?

Thanks for the advice, i'll remove the coral, The sand is just sand and the other side of the tank is full of plants which is where he usually stays but I leave that end open as it seems to be where he prefers to catch the other fish.

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LOL he has eaten all 12 other inhabitants in the tank! woo-hoo!

Boy, when they eat, they really gorge themselves...lol

Minnows continue to disppear at night but stays hidden during the day. Will he become more active?

Added two neon tetra yesterday which were devoured as soon as the lights went out!!! I am so happy!!! Also removed rock substrate and added sand. My whiptail seems to like it better also.

I began daily 35% water changes yesterday morning and noticed an impovement in activity last night. He now seems slighty interested in the minnows but nothing yet. Will try live ghost shrimp tonight. If there is more improvement will start water changes twice a day. Also going to talk to LFS owner ...

What does a clear coating coming off of the cat mean?

I am for the time bein using a carbon filled filter which when I get the new tank will be using a bio-wheel.

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate all the help and advice you all are giving. I will keep the ammonia problem in my mind. I already do regular 35% water changes every other day and replace the filter weekly or bi-weekly. It will probably be a month or so before I get th 55 Gal. Is there any ...

He is currently about 6 inches long. I will try some ghost shrimp tonight and see how he does...

I am currently keeping him in a 10 gal. tank which i intend on replacing with a much larger one in the near future but that isnt my concern right now. My main concern right now is in feeding. I have only had him since the 20th and he hasnt eaten but I have been told not to worry yet. I am currently ...

Are there crrently any members who have long-term experience in keeping sorubim lima? I have recently bought a juvenile just a little over a week ago and could definatly use any tips or advice that anyone might know. Thanks, a concerned Shovelnose Cat owner