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by bigward
05 May 2017, 14:01
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: California received a shipment from Aquarium Glaser! :-)
Replies: 24
Views: 6569

Re: California received a shipment from Aquarium Glaser! :-)

Yeah if there is bad luck around I will get it haha
If you have used one for that long your fish must be used to it
by bigward
05 May 2017, 07:17
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: California received a shipment from Aquarium Glaser! :-)
Replies: 24
Views: 6569

Re: California received a shipment from Aquarium Glaser! :-)

Word of warning - I used to feed my Tatia Perugiae with a feeding cone until 1 of them got their pectoral fin stuck and died overnight.
My Ninjas come out in the day light as soon as they smell food in the water, its great to watch.
by bigward
24 Jan 2017, 12:15
Forum: Travellers note book
Topic: Rio Xingu - A trip from dreams....
Replies: 21
Views: 40749

Re: Rio Xingu - A trip from dreams....

Fantastic videos and photos - thanks very much for posting
by bigward
12 Nov 2012, 22:18
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L200 help
Replies: 4
Views: 2171

Re: L200 help

Here's a few more pics ......
by bigward
12 Nov 2012, 19:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L200 help
Replies: 4
Views: 2171

Re: L200 help

One was on the glass when I got in so I quickly measured it to 7.25"

So it would seem I have 2 males and 1 female

Thanks very much
by bigward
12 Nov 2012, 12:30
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L200 help
Replies: 4
Views: 2171

Re: L200 help

I forgot to measure the lengths of them before I put them back in the tank #-O I will measure the internal diameter of the bucket when I get home tonight, but I would think 7 to 8". The only reason I had them out of their tank is that I was changing the pea gravel over to sand so I though I wou...
by bigward
11 Nov 2012, 23:00
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L200 help
Replies: 4
Views: 2171

L200 help

Could anyone please tell me what the sexes are of my 3 L200's. Have had them a good few years now and was wondering what the ratio of the sexes was.

Thanks

p.s. sorry about the pinkness of the bucket - could'nt find any white ones :ymblushing:
by bigward
07 Aug 2012, 12:17
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L200 breeding
Replies: 18
Views: 8989

Re: L200 breeding

Excellent news :d

Huge congratulations ^:)^
by bigward
15 Apr 2012, 20:10
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: 2 Adult Jaguar Catfish For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

Re: 2 Adult Jaguar Catfish For Sale

Sorry for late reply - still not wanting to ship them as I've never done it before. (certainly wouldn't send them overseas)
I have moved them to my brothers tank for now so they are still available
by bigward
14 Mar 2012, 12:37
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: 2 Adult Jaguar Catfish For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

2 Adult Jaguar Catfish For Sale

Having to down size tank so I'm getting rid of my 2 beauty's, had eggs from 1 of them but as they hide all the time still not sure if other is male. Each fish will come with its cave & bogwood home as I will struggle to get them out without damaging the fish. I live in Hartlepool - TS25 2LJ - Te...
by bigward
20 Dec 2011, 13:01
Forum: Travellers note book
Topic: Aquatic-Discoveries: Suriname Expeditions
Replies: 48
Views: 67867

Re: Aquatic-Discoveries: Expedition Suriname 2011

Said it before and I will say it again ........ class videos

On a downer if anyone in the UK knows of any Guianacara owroewefi for sale I would be very interested as I recently lost my female
by bigward
28 Nov 2011, 12:55
Forum: Travellers note book
Topic: Aquatic-Discoveries: Suriname Expeditions
Replies: 48
Views: 67867

Re: Aquatic-Discoveries: Expedition Suriname 2011

Excellent video and pics ....... love the Guianacara's ^:)^
by bigward
07 Dec 2010, 07:59
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Which Auchenipterids are being kept by PC members?
Replies: 2405
Views: 492786

Re: Which Auchenipterids are being kept by PC members?

Truly stunning - a lot more orange than mine. They are like hens teeth to get hold of in the UK unfortunately. If anyone knows of any for sale please contact me.

Sorry for being slightly off topic
by bigward
06 Dec 2010, 10:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Which Auchenipterids are being kept by PC members?
Replies: 2405
Views: 492786

Re: Which Auchenipterids are being kept by PC members?

Love the look of your main tank and Guianacara owroewefi have been my favourite fish for a long time now - I have 1 pair of them and are constrantly looking for more.

The shrimpflat looks like a good idea as well - could you cover it in moss ?
by bigward
26 Aug 2010, 22:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Re: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

Yeah bit of a sickener but now i have to do my best to photo the other 1 in the tank - could still be a male
by bigward
26 Aug 2010, 19:36
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Re: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

Bad news - All the eggs had fungus all over them tonight when i checked them, and they were all infertile.
So at least have a female, will try to get photos of the other one to see what sex it is - that won't be easy.
by bigward
26 Aug 2010, 07:48
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Re: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

Oh they are definately Liosomadoras Oncinus, bought them a good time a good while back from Trimar. If I get a change I will try to coax them out of their homes tonight and get some photos.
by bigward
25 Aug 2010, 20:30
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Re: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

Well on that guidance I have been back in the tank and discovered loads more eggs which I have put into a nursey inside teh main tank. The unbelievable thing was that the 2 jag cats were croaking like mad as I was netting the eggs. BIG appology to moderators if I am posting pics incorrectly I am jus...
by bigward
25 Aug 2010, 18:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Re: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

There is another Jag in the tank but I don't know if its male or female as they have always hidden in their bogwood homes. The eggs are about 3mm diameter, some are fully clear but others have white swirls inside them

Trying to attach photo
by bigward
25 Aug 2010, 18:39
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Jaguar Cat dropping eggs
Replies: 14
Views: 3249

Jaguar Cat dropping eggs

Just got in from work to find my jaguar cat in the open with the lights on (never seen this before). After watching it for a while I noticed 'her' twitching/ shuddering her tail and releasing eggs (similar way to Salmon in rivers). The eggs are big - really big and they are allover the tank.
by bigward
21 May 2009, 11:28
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Power cut
Replies: 5
Views: 747

Re: Power cut

I have just phoned the wife and told her to pull the plugs on them as she is going out for the afternoon and I won't be in until 5pm. Looks like I have got my activities sorted for tonight.

Cheers once again
by bigward
21 May 2009, 11:12
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Power cut
Replies: 5
Views: 747

Re: Power cut

Thanks for that ........ I was doing a water change and cleaning of the filters tomorrow in anycase but I guess I will just bring that forward to tonight when I get home from work. Fingers crossed it will be back on by then.

cheers.
by bigward
21 May 2009, 10:53
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Power cut
Replies: 5
Views: 747

Power cut

The wife has just phoned me stating 'we have had a power cut' (yes the bills have been paid :wink: ) at home. I am not worried about the temperature - its the 2 power filters ............... should I get the wife to disconnect them until the power is switch back on ? Basically what is the best actio...
by bigward
15 Apr 2009, 15:34
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: C*****D question
Replies: 14
Views: 1091

Re: C*****D question

Yes thats feet - I know of a fair few people who keep breeding pairs in tanks this size then remove the eggs into other tanks (not that I am arguing with you) I will have a re-think about them .............. would any earth eaters be ok in a tank that size ? if not I would probably just end up getti...
by bigward
15 Apr 2009, 13:03
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: C*****D question
Replies: 14
Views: 1091

Re: C*****D question

Thanks for those pointers - here are the answers to some of your questions. tank size is 4x2x2 and I have very small pea gravel as the substrate the tank has loads of bogwood, coconut's in but no plants as the se*erums kept uprooting them other fish in the tank (apart from the 2 c*****ds) include 4 ...
by bigward
15 Apr 2009, 08:53
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: C*****D question
Replies: 14
Views: 1091

C*****D question

Sorry about this but I not in any other forums and I am at a loss .......... I have had a female Rotkeil Se*erum for quite a while now so I introduced a wild male 3 weeks ago to hopefully get them to breed. Initially she beat him up so he would hide all the time, anyway 3 days ago he must have final...
by bigward
22 Jan 2009, 12:35
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Caves sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 926

Re: Caves sizes

Thanks for the ideas, I will sort try to get some roofing tiles over the weekend

As for cutting the slate - my mate has a ceramic cutter which he uses on bathroom tiles - it should do slate a doddle
by bigward
22 Jan 2009, 07:59
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Caves sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 926

Re: Caves sizes

Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere but I have a couple of questions.......

what type of clay do you use (manufacturer) ?
does the clay cave (once constructed) require a blast in an oven

I have 4 L200's and they have no specific caves in their tank - loads of bogwood/ coconuts etc

cheers
by bigward
23 Aug 2007, 12:20
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: spawning jaguar catfish
Replies: 5
Views: 1239

Very sorry to hear of your loss wrasse.
I have 2 L. Oncinus (still juvenille's at about 4") and would be gutted if I lost them.
by bigward
16 May 2007, 07:33
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: RO water problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1580

Thanks for all the reply's. I am going to phone RO Man today and get one.

Cheers

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