1. L's Belles - Loricariid Analysis by Mats Petersson (uploaded July 15, 2010)
   Graphical analysis of the introduction rate of l-number plecos from inception to mid 2010.
   
   
2. Feeding Plecos
   • Pt 2 • Who eats what? by Mats Petersson (uploaded January 29, 2010)
     Overview of techniques used in observing what your pleco eats and information on the diets of various groups.
     
     
3. DIY Blackwater: Make your Own Oak Leaf Extract by Deborah Claro Childress (uploaded July 03, 2009)
   A hands-on, how-to article with pictures demonstrating both the fun and the practicalities of this useful fishkeeping project.
   
   
4. Remote photography of catfish by Håvard Støre Andresen (uploaded May 04, 2009)
   A unique "How-to" article on catfish photography from an author whos photographs speak for themselves.
   
   
5. Aquascaping for Hypancistrus zebra
   • Pt 1 • The Perfectionist by Håvard Støre Andresen (uploaded December 09, 2008)
     A brief and inspirational look at really hardcore aquaria design for the the zebra pleco.
     
     

1. Breeding Baryancistrus beggini, the Blue Fin Panaque or L239 by Geoff Haglund (uploaded July 05, 2010)
   One of the first recorded spawning accounts of this increasingly popular little species.
   
   
2. Breeding Farlowella by Amanda Parker (uploaded February 07, 2010)
   The author describes the breeding of two species from the genus in a thorough and descriptive article.
   
   
3. Breeding Tatia intermedia by Graham Ramsay (uploaded January 12, 2010)
   Woodcats, or more formally auchenipterids, are not commonly bred catfish. Here the author gives an interesting account of what turns out to be a really prolific species.
   
   
4. The mysterious Red Lizard Catfish by Sandor Tüllmann (uploaded December 23, 2009)
   Notes on a mysterious catfish which has a story to tell and this, as well as a breeding account is contained in this article.
   
   
5. Breeding Pseudacanthicus spinosus by Mingxin Guo (uploaded December 02, 2009)
   A journal style account of breeding this medium sized pleco.
   
   

1. In Search of Corydoras boesemani by Ingo Seidel (uploaded June 28, 2010)
   A first trip to unfamiliar Surinam provides the author with the opportunity to document the habitat and aquarium care and breeding of this pretty species.
   
   
2. In search of Corydoras carlae by Hans-Georg Evers (uploaded April 02, 2010)
   Collecting trips to Argentina are uncommon at least in relation to several other South American countries. This article details the search by a multinational group of aquarists for an even more uncommon Cory.
   
   
3. Uganda Diaries
   • Pt 2 • Uganda's Papyrus Swamps by Shane Linder (uploaded January 25, 2010)
     In which our intrepid correspondent checks out this new, and quintessentially African, central African biotope.
     
     
4. Uganda Diaries
   • Pt 1 • Lake Nabugabo by Shane Linder (uploaded September 28, 2009)
     An initial foray into Ugandan waters turns up a familiar face.
     
     
5. My First Collecting Trip by Amanda Parker (uploaded December 28, 2008)
   A personal account of a first time at the riverbank.
   
   

1. Visually comparing Synodontis petricola & S. lucipinnis by Birger Kamprath (uploaded September 19, 2009)
   An in-depth look at telling this two species apart using only techniques applicable to live fish.
   
   
2. Pimelodus ornatus: A piece of jewellery in the aquarium by Wolfgang Ros (uploaded August 22, 2009)
   We've already covered the species in the catfish of the month section, otherwise this article would be there. It's an in-depth look at this most suitable of Pimelodids.
   
   
3. How to Put a Tandanus in Your Tank by David Wilson (uploaded July 03, 2009)
   The author describes how he caught three Australian eel tail catfish (dewfish) Tandanus tandanus with rod and line. They are easy to keep in captivity, but grow large.
   
   
4. A Guide to the Identification of Plecos by Sandor Tüllmann (uploaded April 18, 2009)
   In which the author takes us through all the genera of the largest group of loricariids, the Hypostominae, home of virtually of the l-numbers.
   
   
5. The Oremon Catfish, Cephalosilurus fowleri by Wolfgang Ros (uploaded October 06, 2008)
   The author makes a good case that this species is not as bad as it's reputation would have your believe.
   
   

The Siluriformes are a large and diverse group of fishes consisting of over 30 families and 2,500 species. They can be found on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Their habitats range from the frozen rivers of Siberia to the steamy swamps of Borneo. Species have been found in the Himalayas and Andes at altitudes of over 14,000 feet, while others live in the oceans among the coral reefs. Catfishes range in size from some of the smallest known fishes to the largest. Scoloplax dicra is fully-grown at 1/2 inch while the European wels (Silurus glanis) grows to 16 feet and can weigh 650lbs. These amazing fishes reproduce in about every way we know fishes reproduce. Among the Siluriformes we find mouthbrooders, livebearers (of a sort), bubblenest builders, egg scatterers, cuckoo spawners, nest builders, fish that carry their eggs attached to their mouth, and even catfishes that feed their fry with a body slime.

With so many species coming from such diverse locations and habitats, it is no wonder that finding good solid information about a certain catfish can be nearly impossible! The articles beyond this page come from myself and others with an interest in these fascinating fishes. Among the authors are well known aquarists and scientists, but I want to stress that it is not necessary to be an expert or have a Ph.D. to contribute to the world's collective knowledge on catfishes. If you believe you have something to contribute to this forum please drop me a line.

Shane Linder