Look: Predators have a huge live catfish tank inside the arena for the playoffs

Yes, a live catfish is now inside Bridgestone Arena for the NHL Playoffs.

Predators President Sean Henry has been hinting at this for a few days now, but today was the first time fans got their first look at the tank-- and the rather large catfish.

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UPDATE: The fish now has a name and he will soon be joined by three more.

Here's a sample of how some fans reacted to the news.

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Predators host the Colorado Avalanche in the first game of their playoff series Thursday in Nashville.

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