Catfish Question

All posts regarding the care and breeding of catfishes from other parts of the world (North America, Europe and Australia). If you don't know where your catfish is from, post a query in the identification category.
Post Reply
ME
Posts: 15
Joined: 10 Nov 2003, 03:36
Location 1: Canada,Burlington
Interests: asd
Contact:
Contact ME

Catfish Question

Post by ME »

The other day i was feading my catfish some worms but after i stopped feeding them i moticed a giant bump on the bottom of his mouth but it sudennly went away, should i be worried about this?
ME
Top
User avatar
Silurus
Posts: 12420
Joined: 31 Dec 2002, 11:35
I've donated: $12.00!
My articles: 55
My images: 893
My catfish: 1
My cats species list: 90 (i:0, k:0)
Spotted: 424
Location 1: Singapore
Location 2: Moderator Emeritus

Post by Silurus »

No, that is the catfish trying to swallow the worm. The gular (chin region) usually enlarges during the act of swallowing, especially for large food items.
Image
Top
ME
Posts: 15
Joined: 10 Nov 2003, 03:36
Location 1: Canada,Burlington
Interests: asd
Contact:
Contact ME

Post by ME »

Thanks :D
ME
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Other Catfishes”