Supercharging your week with one shocking fish: the electric eel! 💡🐟 This fish can produce up to 800 volts of electricity—to put this into perspective, a typical car battery sits at just above 12 volts. Electric eels use their electrifying capabilities for defense, hunting, navigation and communication. Electric eel highlight brought to you by Schneider Electric | Shedd Aquarium

The electric catfish is a fascinating freshwater species known for its ability to generate electric shocks, which it uses for defense and hunting. Native to Africa, it has a smooth, scaleless body and typically a brownish or gray appearance. Due to its unique electric organ, it’s best kept alone or with caution in species-only tanks. This fish is a rare and intriguing choice for advanced aquarists looking for something truly different. #electriccatfish #malapterurus #freshwatermonsterfish #oddfi