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Yes it is also it will eat algy off the bottom to
if you notic it has a mouth that is under it almost
that is a sighn that it will eat dead things off the bottom
of the ocean floor
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNO, not all species are carnivorous. species such as the mekong giant and all of the suckers (the ones you put in fish tanks to clean the tanks) are herbivorous, but some are carnivores like the goonch and the red-tail
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∙ 6y agoAs fry (minnows) they have many predators including water bugs, frogs, birds, fish, snakes, and crayfish. They are also at risk of being eating by other catfish.
When they are larger they have few predators besides humans, large birds, and other fish. The barb on a catfish's back deters many potential predators.
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∙ 9y agoCatfish are considered to be more of a scavenger than a predator. Some of them are an invasive species such as the walking catfish which is found in Florida.
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∙ 13y agoNo. despite popular belief not all catfish are bottom feeders. some examples are the wels, red-tail, and the goonch which was accused of actually eating people
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∙ 15y agothey eat cats, so they are carnivores
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∙ 13y agoyes
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∙ 11y agoalpaca
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∙ 13y agoNo
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Is a catfish a consumer?
yes
Do catfish eat bass?
I don't think so. Really NO. Because the are bottom feeders and eat waste.
Can catfish jump out of water?
No, They are bottom feeders and typically stay on the bottom or close to it.www.southernohiopaylakes.proboards.com
How do catfish eat?
Catfish eat using there mouth. Most are bottom feeders. They usually gulp or suck in gravel, take everything they want off it and spit out the gravel.
What is a catfish food chain?
Catfish are all bottom feeders. Their food chain is phyto plankton (tiny plants), zoo plankton (tiny animals), then small fish.
Do catfish eat perch?
Yes they do. Catfish are not only scavengers, but a very effective predator as well.
Are catfish in japan?
Catfish are found in rivers and streams on all continents, except one: likely Antarctica. Catfish are very hardy and resilient. They are bottom feeders so there is plenty of food for them. They can grow quite large and quite fat.
Why do catfish bite soap more often than actual bait?
catfish are something called bottom feeders, meaning that they will eat anything. Sometimes if they see the color of the soap they will bite on that , and sometimes the bait just isn't appealing to them.
When was Bottom Feeders - album - created?
Bottom Feeders - album - was created in 1987.
What kind of fish can live with a Oscar?
The best is catfish clown loaches and algae eaters. Any bottom feeders are good.just make sure it is bigger than the oscars voice
What do cat fish like to eat?
Cats like tuna and salmon the best of all the fish. However, it is really up to your cat as to which kind of fish is his favorite.
Are muskies bootem feeders?
Yes, Muskeis are bottom feeders
