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posted 03-09-2004 01:44 PM         

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Are pictus Catfish's whiskers dangerous?
When I am snail killing they always dart up and whip them at me. I always miss being hit and heard some catfish had whiskers that can hurt. Are these guys harmless?
Any help would be appreciated!

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posted 03-09-2004 02:12 PM         

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The danger from catfish is not co much their whiskers but their fins. The dorsal and pectoral fins of most cats have sharp spines at the front of the fins that are used by the cats to fight among themselves or for defense. Whiskers are soft and used to "taste" the world around them. They are probably just seeing if you are good to eat.

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posted 03-09-2004 05:25 PM         

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what about angelicus catfish do they sting

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posted 03-09-2004 05:25 PM         

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what about angelicus do they oppsss

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posted 03-09-2004 06:19 PM         

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Funny, if they were to taste me they would give it up on spot.

Thanks for your help!!!

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