Author: Fishing Guy

Are Catfish Bottom Feeders?

Catfish are not generally bottom feeders, though some species of catfish mostly feed from the bottom. Catfish can’t also be called bottom dwellers, though they do spend quite a lot of time there. Catfish are a highly versatile group of fish, and their feeding habits are just one of the […]

Are Catfish Attracted to Vinegar?

Catfish have a very keen sense of smell and can detect the presence of food in the water from a distance. If you put vinegar into your fishing hole and let it sit for about an hour, you’ll start to see catfish swimming around your line. If you decide to […]

Can Grouper be Farm Raised?

The short answer is that grouper can be farm raised. Currently, Asia is home to the vast majority of grouper farms, with Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam among the most prominent. Farms can use land-based or maritime water recirculating systems and coastal ponds. Grouper have been caught wild […]

How do Catfish Respond to Light?

To some extent, we can say that catfish are attracted to light because the light in water makes prey more visible to them. The bugs and bait shine in the light and attract the catfish towards them. At night, catfish usually stay away from the light because of the danger […]

Worms in Grouper: What you Need to Know

Groupers can get worms. All types of groupers belonging to large fish species can get worms. Worms are parasites, naturally occurring organisms that live on or in their hosts. They do not cause contamination. Worms are common in fish, as insects are in fruits and vegetables, but these worms do […]

What do Catfish Eat?

Catfish are mostly omnivorous, bottom feeders that eat plant matter, small fishes, and insects. The diet of catfish is very diverse as they can feed on a variety of things. However, some catfish can be carnivores or herbivores depending on the species. Many omnivorous catfish eat things like snails, frogs, […]

How do Catfish Hunt?

Catfish are diverse species of fish that find food in many ways. Although most catfish are omnivorous, some are carnivorous, and carnivorous fish need to hunt for their prey. Many types of catfish hunt in groups when they are looking for food. Catfish have a great sense of smell and […]

How Do Catfish Survive in Mud?

Catfish can survive in puddles of mud. This is because their body stays protected by wet mud, mucus, and slime. They breathe with a process known as cutaneous respiration. Catfish can be seen to enclose themselves in mud, cover themselves in a mucus slime, and remain suspended for a whole […]