As a clarification I have 2 Bristlenoses with bristles. One is an albino and the other natural occurring color/patterns. they act like a breeding pair...but that just doesn't add up. I thought I would have to separate 2 males to keep them from tearing each other up, but this not an issue for these 2.

Yep they are Burmese Loaches (Kubotai)

Check out Loaches.com!

I would go with TFH and Aquaium Mag. I'm in the GDAs fish club and Langhammer is in the TFH alot!

Thanks,

Scott

I'd say get rid of the OSCAR and ADD MORE CATFISH! I'm not a big fan of the large fish for my home aquariums. I would probably add more Pictus and remove the Oscar. Heck you could even add some Pimolodae and/or dianema longibarbis

Thanks,

Scott

Just curious if the breeding of Pictus cats is hard or if it is relatively easy...What do i need to do to make them HAppy!

Thanks,

Scott

I'm looking at a friends tank and was asked to advise him on Cories that would work with his remaining 2 Bronze Cories. I didn't see anything wrong with his suggestion of Julii cories. They should interact pretty well. My big suggestion was to make sure that the setup was 3 of each type. Any opinioo...

I have angel loaches with my Eupterus. They know he's in charge, but they all get along.

I have a Syno. Eupterus with 3 Pictus andsome bearded cories. I believe that as long as their si balance in the tank, you will not have any problems.

Ahh..isn't MTS a wonderful syndrome...And if you have catfish it grows rapidlyu!!!!!!!

That's Multiple Tank Syndrome!!!!

Sidguppy, I forgot to mention that I also like the porthole cats, but my favorite is the dianema longibarbis. These guys have character. For some reson I am not attracted to the flag tail of the other dianema species. You get these guys in groups of 4 or more and it's entertainment. Thanks, Scott

Just one! I gotta pick one favorite Pleco...

Gibbeceps - I like them alot.
Bristlenoses
Long-finned Bristlenoses
Vampire Pleco
Peppermint Pleco

Would be my top group.

I have been having trouble trying to sex my Bristlenose cats. Any suggestions?

Scott

Sidguppy, I agree with Pictus man...In my tank I have the following: 1 Synodontis Eupterus 1 Albino bristlenose 1 Bristlenose 3 Bearded Cories 3 Angel botias (loaches) 3 Picti 12 Santa Maria Goodeids 4 guppies There appears to be an understanding in the tank...Syno is in charge, but the pictus act l...

Silurius, The fish you mentioned I had already checked out. I am a little concerned about catfish that have been known to cause fatalities. i'd kinda like to enjoy the fish. Also, 12 " is bigger than I was planning. As I stated previously, Are there any success stories and are there any that ar...

I am considering starting up a marine tank and would love to have some catfish. I was reading that there are 2 families of catfish that are marine. Have you ever raised these fish and if so what species works the best? I usually try to keep my fish to a maximum of 8" and easy to maintain. Also,...

Mats, You could include some Natives. These include minnows, shiners, and darters as long as there are no restrictions for the species (endangered, etc..). Other fish that seem to do well in a cool tank are Bearded Cories (the genus changed so they are not considered in the family corydoras anymore ...

Thanks guys..I'll keep you informed....Us non-technical people appreciate the lay-man description. thanks.

I don't have a problem with the petricolas. I have them in with a 4 upside down cats, 2 longfinned Bristlenoses and my pride and joys - aspidoras (6). I have plenty of vegetation and hiding areas including floating corkwood. I may not have a biology degree, but it works for them..the tank is balance...

Can you specify what Dry/Wet Season means? I think I need to hear it on a layman's terms.

What I have seen so far suggests a 20-gallon tank for 3 to 5 of them.

If I have success it looks like I'll have a good article to write.

Ian - do you have any ideas?

We have all 3 varieties of the little buggers! They are all very interestuing and have their own personality. I believe that if regular size cories are best in groups of 6 or more , these guys are best in groups of 8 or more...and they breed like rabbits! Welcome to the site from the Great Lake Stat...

Definitely you need to have at least 3...6 if your tank can handle it. The question I have is how big are your Oscars? The poor Picti may be hiding for safety...

Good luck with him,

Scott

I have 4 Porthole Cats (Dianema Longibarbis). I was curious if anyone has bred them and if there are substantial differences between the portholes and the cories. :shock: Any special set up? These guys are my all-time favorite cat and I'd like to have a few more around so that I can give some to the...

Thanks guys!

I'm looking to add 2 to my current group of 2. I think it would make them happier. and I'll enjoy their interactions!

Scott

MatsP, Thanks for the info. Yes, by next to nil, I am as close to zero as possible with the accuracy of the test kit (you can't tell I'm an engineer can you?). That's why I was confused by the other post when I was stating there's a very very small amount of ammonia and nitrite. Otherwise, I wouldn'...

Alas, the Mayor of Detroit and his Cronies have taken this gem away from us.

Please note that the National Aquarium might have had more stingrays and sharks , but this had a decent variety of fish that I wouldn't want in my own tanks at home..too large etc...

Thanks,

Scott

All, When I first got into the hobby a couple of years ago I was able to purchase 2 porthole cats. Are these not available anymore? These guys are really fun to watch around the tank. Yes, I know they do not have the striped tail. But, I find this version very interesting. I guess I'd liek to post t...

Birger,

Would adding some of the tank water to the fish over time take care of the potential pH shock? I'd like to understand this in further detail.

Thanks,

Scott

Maarten, The bag was the average LFS store size. Not too large. This guy that was the "seller" has jumped down my throat in the past for asking questions about the syno or mispronouncing the scientific names. Kind of makes you want to jump more in the hobby! I know he is not a member of GD...

Tom, I'm not sure by what you mean "mature filter?" Can you elaborate? Also, by using the colorimetry method there is a significant amount of error depending upon lighting, user error, incorrect colors on the colorimetry cards, and outdated solutions. While these will ballpark the nitrite,...