Thanks Eric,

They are interesting even if misidentified. It looks like aggression will be a problem. Not one I would have guessed.

Thanks again.

Best,

Rich

Hi All,

I got these as Corydoras fowleri but think they may be something else. These are pictures I took at the fish store.

Thanks for any help.


Best,

Rich

Sorry. I came in mid-thread. Thanks for the nice pics.

rich

Congratulations! That's fantastic. Would you mind posting a bit more info on the tank and cave? Maybe a pic or two of the adults? That is just an awesome accomplishment.

richb

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Thank you, Viktor and minipol, I appreciate comments from both of you. With a few exceptions, I have found the predatory big cats to be challenging. Starting with a small juvenile and getting a large cat out of it seems to take both skill and luck. I was sad to read of Viktor's experience with a Wal...

I think you're right. The head shape is quite different. So...maybe not polli?

How does this compare to your fish? Both of us need work on our photographic skills.
Here is a pic of a female. I was using a macro lens and have no depth of field.

Hi minipol,

Yes, I have a series of larger tanks for it as it grows. Currently, my largest cats (largest at just under 1 m) are in a 4,000 liter aquarium. However, a 2.6 x 8 m x 1 m deep awaits. It is about 16,000 liters.

Regards,

Rich

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