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by exasperatus2002
01 May 2023, 02:44
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Trachelyopterichthys Taeniatus care
Replies: 2
Views: 1050

Trachelyopterichthys Taeniatus care

I understand they grow to 6". Would they be ok housed with Corydoras?
by exasperatus2002
23 Feb 2021, 18:45
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Melanistic sterbai?
Replies: 3
Views: 2374

Re: Melanistic sterbai?

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these were taken while acclimating. I had 7 before I ordered this batch. Now I have 15 sterbai and that's the only one with marked fins and that dark of a body.
by exasperatus2002
23 Feb 2021, 17:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Melanistic sterbai?
Replies: 3
Views: 2374

Melanistic sterbai?

Just picked up a batch of sterbai that I had a lfs order for me. One appears melanistic. Darker bodied and the pelvic fins are colored and spotted unlike the others i have which are not. Had anyone seen this before?
by exasperatus2002
19 Feb 2021, 02:28
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory adolfoi fry help
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

Re: Cory adolfoi fry help

It goes through a salt based softener and a di resin based filter. Not sure in which order.
by exasperatus2002
17 Feb 2021, 16:40
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory adolfoi fry help
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

Re: Cory adolfoi fry help

I'm not sure what my hardness is. I use a whole home filtration system and water softener. Ph is 7.4. Our water was normally around 8 before I had the water soft filtration system added. I'll check the hardness out. Thank you
by exasperatus2002
17 Feb 2021, 14:28
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory adolfoi fry help
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

Cory adolfoi fry help

I have successfully bred and raised aenues and sterbai. But I am failing with adolfoi. I feel like a tool and worse for having to ask for help with this. I can not keep adolfoi fry past day 5. I have tried in a marina breeder box connected to the main tank and also in a 2.5 gallon tank with sand bot...
by exasperatus2002
20 Oct 2020, 21:03
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Light sensitivity with Corydoras eggs
Replies: 1
Views: 2239

Light sensitivity with Corydoras eggs

Every now and then I hear someone mention briefly, that Cory eggs can be light sensitive. But I never see any material about it. If you suspect your eggs are light sensitive, how do you and by how much, do you restrict the light exposure? I'm currently using marina breeder boxes to hatch my eggs the...
by exasperatus2002
07 Aug 2015, 15:38
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Trachy Trachy or some other species of Auchenipteridae
Replies: 7
Views: 2990

Re: Trachy Trachy or some other species of Auchenipteridae

Cant help with the id but have you tried a large water change as you get a storm? Ive had some picky breeders spawn only with an approaching storm.
by exasperatus2002
04 Aug 2015, 21:18
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: ideas needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1243

ideas needed

I have a 55 gallon aquarium with a ph of 6.5 and soft water (not sure what level but test strip last time I took it to be test said soft). I want to redo the tank. Its currently set up for temperate species and the population has thinned through the years and Its soon time to redo the tank. I love c...
by exasperatus2002
16 Dec 2014, 00:13
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Can you help me ID this mysterious Cat?
Replies: 5
Views: 1817

Can you help me ID this mysterious Cat?

Looks like a madtom to me


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by exasperatus2002
27 May 2014, 13:46
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Which Pseudecheneis???
Replies: 15
Views: 4793

Re: Which Pseudecheneis???

Love it! Wish they sold around here.


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by exasperatus2002
20 May 2014, 00:18
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Malaysian trumpet snails - any thoughts?
Replies: 23
Views: 9373

Re: Malaysian trumpet snails - any thoughts?

My biggest problem occurred when some young ones ended up inside my magnum 350 canister filter and their shells ground into the impeller. Ended up needing a new one.


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by exasperatus2002
12 May 2014, 20:51
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Corydorus.Sterbai in Discus tank
Replies: 25
Views: 8361

Re: Corydorus.Sterbai in Discus tank

I had wood cats (Trachelyichthys exilis) with my discus. Having some other fish, which sterbai would be a good choice, helps them feel more secure. With no others around, some discus feel as if they need to constantly look over their proverbial shoulder. My heckels were like that. I also had a scho...
by exasperatus2002
12 May 2014, 20:31
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Corydorus.Sterbai in Discus tank
Replies: 25
Views: 8361

Re: Corydorus.Sterbai in Discus tank

I had wood cats (Trachelyichthys exilis) with my discus. Having some other fish, which sterbai would be a good choice, helps them feel more secure. With no others around, some discus feel as if they need to constantly look over their proverbial shoulder. My heckels were like that. I also had a schoo...
by exasperatus2002
31 Mar 2014, 13:36
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: I.D please
Replies: 17
Views: 5520

Re: I.D please

Those are sweet.
by exasperatus2002
16 Mar 2014, 03:24
Forum: Asian Catfishes
Topic: Bornean featherfin
Replies: 5
Views: 2657

Re: Bornean featherfin

Great looking find. Good luck with it.
by exasperatus2002
01 Mar 2014, 00:56
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which pleco to pick?
Replies: 18
Views: 5176

Re: Which pleco to pick?

Treating the cause is best, but to answer the question, think bristle nosed pleco.



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by exasperatus2002
24 Jan 2014, 20:25
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Mimics, lineages and chance of hybridization
Replies: 8
Views: 2844

Re: Mimics, lineages and chance of hybridization

I think in nature each species has its own queues for spawning, different niches & possibly different preferences for egg deposition, that they utilize, that act as barriers against hybridization. In the confines of an aquarium, there are no such barriers and hybrids are more likely to occur. Th...
by exasperatus2002
31 Dec 2013, 14:34
Forum: Other Catfishes
Topic: Tankmates opinions and suggestions for Tigrinus catfish
Replies: 4
Views: 4692

Re: Tankmates opinions and suggestions for Tigrinus catfish

I think Vitoria is right. There's a reason why when fishing for alligator gar they use a hunk of cut baitfish on a treble hook rather then a whole bait fish.
by exasperatus2002
23 Dec 2013, 21:49
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: A day early but....
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

A day early but....

Merry Christmas (God Jul) everyone!
by exasperatus2002
21 Dec 2013, 16:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L-173b from Glaser
Replies: 87
Views: 36796

Re: L-173b from Glaser

Great job. Keep us posted.

p.s we all love baby pics.
by exasperatus2002
13 Dec 2013, 16:47
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Do I stay in the hobby or leave it--the cost of a cannister
Replies: 4
Views: 1328

Re: Do I stay in the hobby or leave it--the cost of a cannis

check craigslist. people are always selling equip there or on aquabid. you might score a replacement for less then a new one. Good luck.
by exasperatus2002
10 Dec 2013, 14:33
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: 4 female and 1 male Bristlenose?
Replies: 11
Views: 2651

Re: 4 female and 1 male Bristlenose?

4 females and 1 male bnp's = a gazillion fry
by exasperatus2002
09 Dec 2013, 03:26
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Frozen river shrimp - a favorite food for my Pseudacanthicus
Replies: 6
Views: 1509

Re: Frozen river shrimp - a favorite food for my Pseudacanth

I think your doing it right with this shrimp. Those are some beautiful fish.
by exasperatus2002
06 Dec 2013, 15:27
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Corydoras concolor, photos
Replies: 14
Views: 5486

Re: Corydoras concolor, photos

excellent fish and even better photography. Ever consider submitting a few of those pics for the species profile? Contact a mod.
by exasperatus2002
06 Dec 2013, 13:27
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which pleco should I get?
Replies: 27
Views: 5516

Re: Which pleco should I get?

I'd go bristle nose. They're a dime a dozen and hardy. Not a big lose if the Dempsey kills it as opposed to the cost of a gold nugget or other plecostomus.
by exasperatus2002
13 Nov 2013, 20:59
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L 397
Replies: 6
Views: 2334

Re: L 397

Given that you have 5 of them, you should have a pair. Unfortunately I'm not sure who's who.
by exasperatus2002
13 Nov 2013, 14:52
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L 397
Replies: 6
Views: 2334

Re: L 397

sweet purchase!

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