What is this catfish?

ChristinaR · Post by **ChristinaR** » 02 Jul 2007, 17:38

I know nothing about catfish, but I found this forum & it seems like a good place to look.

I bought a tank that came with a few fish--2 unknown catfish & 1 pleco.

The catfish are 8-9 inches, they don't hide during the day, and every 20 minutes or so they both quickly swim to the surface and make a large splash--my guess is that they take a gulp of air.

The photo was taken by the guy I got the tank from--I can take an additional photo if needed. I think the most interesting thing about their appearance is that the scales appear to be in straight diagonal lines across their bodies.

Dave Rinaldo · Post by **Dave Rinaldo** » 02 Jul 2007, 18:05

Maybe

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 02 Jul 2007, 18:06

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ChristinaR · Post by **ChristinaR** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:24

Thanks!

diburning · Post by **diburning** » 12 Jul 2007, 04:40

Dave Rinaldo wrote:Maybe
Callichthys callichthys

It's hoplosternum littorale. Callichthys callichthys' dorsal and adipose fins are farther apart

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 17 Jul 2007, 09:18

easiest to separate these 2 species is by tailfin

H littorale has a 'V'shaped tail, Callichthys a rounded one.

Bas Pels · Post by **Bas Pels** » 17 Jul 2007, 11:16

Nice fish, it is much more active then the more common relatives. Mine lived only 10 years, but iI got it when an adult, of uncertain age.