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In Topic: to get or not to get

20 December 2006 - 09:10 AM

QUOTE(scotcat @ Jul 3 2005, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi duoits,

First of all welcome to the SC forums, hope you enjoy your stay.
Your choice of Agamyxis pectinifrons is quite a good one along with maybe Amblydoras hancocki. We have an article on both species here which should help you decide.


For the Spotted talking catfish I recommend a tank not too brightly lighted that contains bogwood to allow the Spotted Talking Catfish to hide in the roots. Make sure you change your water in a regime of monthly change. Agamyxis pectinifrons are nocturnal and needs adequate cover.

As no doubt you are aware, when out of the water the Spotted Talking Catfish can create a sound by grating the fin and bones in their sockets and amplifying this sound through their swim bladder----for this reason I am convinced this catfish received the name of Spotted Talking Catfish. http://kamped.com/Catfish.htm

In Topic: redtail catfish

20 December 2006 - 08:56 AM

QUOTE(Wiccat @ Aug 21 2005, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Fuiuk,

In answer to your questions -  firstly your choice of tankmates for your redtail are OK at present, but I would keep an eye on the ray, it doesn't need any stress. The other two, the Plec and the Dorad, will be O.K. whilst all the fish are of a comparable size but be aware - the Redtail will grow much larger than them and will eventually regard anything that could fit in it's mouth as food, spiny or not!

Your tank is very large by most peoples' standards, but if you really want to do the Redtail justice, you will ultimately have to upgrade. Juvenile Redtails grow very fast, given the right food, space and water quality, and within a year it will be approaching 2 feet (60 cm) long, which is the width of your tank. As the fish grows, it will put on more body weight and will become 'chunky' and, as such, is not a very flexible fish. Once it becomes longer than the width of your tank it will be uncomfortable and stressed when trying to turn around.

Females of the species top-out larger than males, and, depending on sex, your fish could eventually make 5 foot (150 cm)or more!

So - yes your tank is O.K. at present, but be prepared to provide a much larger tank in the fullness of time,

Regards, Wiccat



Your redtail catfish will continue to grow in size. Due to it's agressive behaviour and constant hunger, this catfish is suited best for a large pond or public aquaria. Your redtail catfish will eventually grow to 90 cm or longer, and if kept with other species, will attempt to eat everything in your tank including plants, other fish, rocks, etc. At minimum the redtail catfish requires a minimum of a 750 liter tank and plenty of of live foods. http://kamped.com/Catfish.htm

In Topic: driftwood cats

20 December 2006 - 08:45 AM

QUOTE(a bit fishy @ Oct 27 2005, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
are driftwood cats easy to breed i have a pair in condition

thomas



The driftwood catfish are from the family of Auchenipteridae of scaleless catfish found in rivers from Panama to Argentina. Primarily they breed in their natural environment. Catfish: http://kamped.com/Catfish.htm

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