That would be absolutely rediclous Viktor haha, a 126,000 gallon tank...wow.

Rob I belive you got me mixed up with another member, I do not have a 126G, I have a 8'x3'x2' 400 gallon pond for my large cats.

I agree it is pretty well stocked already. Leave out the cats.

I jut realized the Planiceps in the thirdpicture...I woudl love to get ahold of one, but can't seem to find them anywehres!

I can't find them around here ether Viktor, I have been earching for them also.

Sounds like a plan to me.

And I would like to do the same in your area, around here there are not many good fish stores, I do have a LFS that does get in some rarer species sometimes, like right now they have a L25 plec, and some Scomb Aramatus. They also have a few RTCxTSN and TSNs right now, been thinking of picking up the ...

Thanks for the info Viktor! I will try fasting them for a couple days and see what happens.

I am not generally going that direction, however I am always willing a trip to meet a fellow enthusiast.

Good luck! I hope all works out and you get some fry!

I am not worried about the growth rate, I am just shocked that in the beginning he was growning 1/4" a day, and then he slowed right now, and is getting more girthy than anything. Currently they are all in a 125 ("all" includes 1x RTC, the hybrid, and 2x Asian Upsidedown cats) all which are about 4 ...

Thanks everyone for the quck and speedy replies. I seem to be out of my league with this fish...maybe somewheres down the road when I live in a warmer climate...but not right now. I would not want to risk my other fish becoming dinner. I have however talked to a man from another site who does nded ...

Very nice P.Perruno, love the coloration Rob.


-Kevin

is the scientific name of this fish.

Thanks,
Kevin

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Thanks for the information on yours, I also have a RTC living with mine, soon their pond will be finished and all will be well, hopefully I can get them on some form of stable pellet, just so I have something to fall back on.

Hi, sorry I really have not taken the time to thouroughly look through this site to notice your other topics.
Here is what I have to say about mine.

Got him June 16, 2010 at 3" currently now pushing a little over 4" on July 1, 2010...growth seems abit slow to me, what do you guys think? He is ...

I am debating on trying to find and pick up a Piraiba. I know people have them, but I want to get some research done before I jump the gun. So if those who have them could shed some light on their growth rates, eating habits, size ponds they are kept in? Any kind of really husbandry information ...

I am wondering who all on this wonderful site have them, and maybe start a chat session about what works and doesn't with ours.

Thanks,
Kevin

Very nice cats, love the red tailed cat.

I do agree with Jurenese. However the store keeper should have it labeled as "False Tigrinus Catfish" not Shovelnose IMO.

Sevenyears of keeping fish and I am still plauged with inpatience. I'm sure it will be fine, I just worry. I prefer my fish on a good diet. I will try some thawed Tilapia also.

I really want to get him off live, and onto a solid base diet of cichlid gold and massivore pellets, however he is refusing to egknowledge that the pellets are food, what is the best way to get him to realize they are food and get him to eat them? Is fasting the best way?