New Guy from NJ, USA
New Guy from NJ, USA
Hi,
I keep mostly natives and added two of these this week. They look to be brown bullheads. Ones about 2.5-3" the other 1.5-2". I think they already have grown some, in 2 days. The pic is of the bigger one. Very cool fish.
I keep mostly natives and added two of these this week. They look to be brown bullheads. Ones about 2.5-3" the other 1.5-2". I think they already have grown some, in 2 days. The pic is of the bigger one. Very cool fish.
John
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
Welcome, NjJohn! Now is about the time to scoop up the babies - they usually swarm right near the shore in huge throngs. I've got to get out and net me some too.
Greetings from Rochester, NY.
Viktor
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They all ready seem to be growing and like hanging out together. I hope the smaller one stays too big for the others mouth.
Theres 2 bullheads in this pic.
Theres 2 bullheads in this pic.
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
I thought they got massive? What are you gonna do with him?
I am originally from Belford, New Jersey. Moved to Calif when I was 13. Went back to NJ only once when I was 19. Kinda miss it there. Hows the Garden State doing?
I am originally from Belford, New Jersey. Moved to Calif when I was 13. Went back to NJ only once when I was 19. Kinda miss it there. Hows the Garden State doing?
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
Bullheads do indeed grow fairly large - 400-500mm was the range I found by sampling a few datasheets in the Cat-eLog...
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
there is an informative article on catfish of NY state, including bullheads - yellow, brown and black at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7046.html
more useful info by posters can be found here: http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... 13&t=29628
more useful info by posters can be found here: http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... 13&t=29628
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Re: a pair of 3 foot channel cats, are they not?
Postby Viktor Jarikov on Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:32 am
a small excerpt from DEC NY site:
The brown bullhead is a medium sized fish - averaging about eight to 14 inches in length. It has the typical catfish appearance of a broad, flat head and dark barbels around the face. Its square tail and mottled side coloration distinguishes it from other members of the catfish family. The brown bullhead is generally dark brown above and yellow to white on its belly, but as is the case with most fishes, its color may vary with its surroundings.
While it is most often mistaken for the brown bullhead, a yellow bullhead can be distinguished by its white chin barbels. In addition, the yellow bullhead has a somewhat smaller (eight to 12 inches) and huskier body than a brown bullhead and its tail is rounded rather than square.
Averaging eight to ten inches long, the black bullhead is the smallest of New York State's bullheads. It is even tougher than the brown bullhead and can withstand extremely high water temperatures and silty conditions
The channel catfish is the largest of New York State's catfish and is a formidable sportfish. Channel cats reach trophy size of 20-plus pounds, have good fighting qualities, and are very good to eat.
In appearance, the white catfish is a mix between a channel catfish and a bullhead. It grows larger than a bullhead, but smaller than a channel catfish. Its body is husky like a bullhead's, but its tail is forked like the channel cat's.
Common Name Scientific Name
Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus
Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis
Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas
Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus
White Catfish Ameiurus catus
Postby Viktor Jarikov on Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:32 am
a small excerpt from DEC NY site:
The brown bullhead is a medium sized fish - averaging about eight to 14 inches in length. It has the typical catfish appearance of a broad, flat head and dark barbels around the face. Its square tail and mottled side coloration distinguishes it from other members of the catfish family. The brown bullhead is generally dark brown above and yellow to white on its belly, but as is the case with most fishes, its color may vary with its surroundings.
While it is most often mistaken for the brown bullhead, a yellow bullhead can be distinguished by its white chin barbels. In addition, the yellow bullhead has a somewhat smaller (eight to 12 inches) and huskier body than a brown bullhead and its tail is rounded rather than square.
Averaging eight to ten inches long, the black bullhead is the smallest of New York State's bullheads. It is even tougher than the brown bullhead and can withstand extremely high water temperatures and silty conditions
The channel catfish is the largest of New York State's catfish and is a formidable sportfish. Channel cats reach trophy size of 20-plus pounds, have good fighting qualities, and are very good to eat.
In appearance, the white catfish is a mix between a channel catfish and a bullhead. It grows larger than a bullhead, but smaller than a channel catfish. Its body is husky like a bullhead's, but its tail is forked like the channel cat's.
Common Name Scientific Name
Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus
Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis
Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas
Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus
White Catfish Ameiurus catus
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
NJ is doing well. I'm actually head to Atlantic City, today. Went to Wildwood last week.
I plan on putting the bulls in a 55gal with a young bluegill sunfish. Their in a 20high right now.
I plan on putting the bulls in a 55gal with a young bluegill sunfish. Their in a 20high right now.
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
400-500 mm is like 16 "s? right?
never been to atlantic city, love the bruce springsteen song tho.
we were more an asbury park long branch kinda thing. lol . Atlantic highlands, sandy hook. too fun to think of.
nice to meet you, internet wise.
never been to atlantic city, love the bruce springsteen song tho.
we were more an asbury park long branch kinda thing. lol . Atlantic highlands, sandy hook. too fun to think of.
nice to meet you, internet wise.
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AC is pretty cool. If you shop around you can finds casino's with low rates. Indoor and outdoor pools and right on the boardwalk and beach.
Asbury Park is building up, but kinda looks like a bomb hit it. Longbranch had its arcade pier burn down in the 80's. Sandy Hook is 100% unchanged.
Nice meeting U2.
Asbury Park is building up, but kinda looks like a bomb hit it. Longbranch had its arcade pier burn down in the 80's. Sandy Hook is 100% unchanged.
Nice meeting U2.
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Re: New Guy from NJ, USA
And there is links for converting length, temperature and volume at the top of the page.Viktor Jarikov wrote:1" = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm
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