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by JamesFish
05 Apr 2016, 10:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Mega Clown or Mega Crown / Slim chance something else?
Replies: 8
Views: 3051

Re: Mega Clown or Mega Crown / Slim chance something else?

Sadly I lost this little fella due to a fight with a growing Ancistrus. They had shared the 2ft for months and he previously shared the 2ft even in the same cave as an adult without issues.( my adult male is called bam bam and has never shown any real violence except towards females when trapping or...
by JamesFish
11 Feb 2016, 21:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: BNs can be aggressive killers?
Replies: 10
Views: 1459

Re: BNs can be aggressive killers?

Sorry for late reply I'm surprised they killed. The female of my pair hunted my male round the tank when he was to small to sex had to use a divider to keep her away. Is it possible that only one side wanted to spawn or fighting over caves proved fatal? Mine now live in separate tanks but my female ...
by JamesFish
07 Feb 2016, 21:28
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: BNs can be aggressive killers?
Replies: 10
Views: 1459

Re: BNs can be aggressive killers?

Saw mine fight as female wasn't finished dropping eggs I guess and male had already in guard mode. They have taken some lumps out of each other.

I stepped in to split them tanks as they had taken so much damage any more would have meds and that was in just a few hours
by JamesFish
22 Jan 2016, 17:58
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Castle Aquatics - Eltham London
Replies: 1
Views: 790

Castle Aquatics - Eltham London

Website link for anyone interested http://www.castleaquatics-london.co.uk/contact/3596813 Hope nobody minds but did do a stop by the other day and shop is rather nice. While it was not rammed with catfish it did have a small selection. All fish seemed healthy and happy. Prices were good and like any...
by JamesFish
16 Jan 2016, 12:11
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Remembering how much fun corys are
Replies: 10
Views: 6764

Re: Remembering how much fun corys are

Sorry about the loses as nobody likes losing fish. I would love to breed fish and sell for a side line / hobby but lack the tank space and time to maintain them. I've only got Bronze cory & peppered spawning along with Ancistrus CF nothing fancy or hard to breed and all work to raise in communit...
by JamesFish
02 Jan 2016, 09:05
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Yes, I really did get this email...
Replies: 11
Views: 1915

Re: Yes, I really did get this email...

Well today I put on the TV and saw a catfish show thought great. Turned it on nope not a catfish in sight if you see Catfish madmax you don't get to see any catfish.

Looks like this is now big time phrase.
by JamesFish
01 Jan 2016, 16:48
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges

So tempting to go buy a few for the £6 each to see how they turn out.
by JamesFish
01 Jan 2016, 11:48
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges

Thanks, shame the orange fades apparently.
by JamesFish
31 Dec 2015, 20:09
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Ancistrus black white spots orange fin edges

Hi All, Was out and about have a soft spot for catfish and saw these in a tank marked as BN not a member of staff on a floor so couldn't ask. Sorry took 3 pictures only 1 is even useable. I'm curious about these. Couldn't see anything in the catelog but I can't say I had best chances with such small...
by JamesFish
27 Dec 2015, 20:03
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Which Christmas gift cats did you get, (or anything thing else related)?
Replies: 16
Views: 3162

Re: Which Christmas gift cats did you get, (or anything thing else related)?

Well for me no cat fish but books on fish and live food, ornament I'm sure some catfish will love hiding in it. Purchased for myself were bright fish to add a splash of colour some giant khuli (2left 2 departed via the floor) I'm hunting for a special couple of catfish to add to my groups or form a ...
by JamesFish
19 Dec 2015, 20:42
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Facebook Super Spy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Re: Facebook Super Spy?

It was indeed jools not sure how it made the link but will donate me $10
by JamesFish
19 Dec 2015, 15:33
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Facebook Super Spy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Re: Facebook Super Spy?

Can you guess who face book has made the connection to.

They are a active members of planet catfish. Who can guess correct name or username.

I would love to know how it worked it out
by JamesFish
18 Dec 2015, 18:42
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Bronze/Panda cory Hybrid?
Replies: 2
Views: 1342

Re: Bronze/Panda cory Hybrid?

My bronze fry took a while to colour up. They were in with pepper's so first thought it was the peppered cory fry.
by JamesFish
18 Dec 2015, 18:40
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Facebook Super Spy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Facebook Super Spy?

I created an account on face book so I could have a little look around. Used an email and setup false information. I signed up to a couple of fish keeping groups to see what was going on. Posted a big fat 0, visited the Planet catfish page for a look as I was on it. To my surprise who is it suggesti...
by JamesFish
08 Dec 2015, 20:20
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Hobbie Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: Hobbie Health

Went out tonight to jolly pet food store they have 2 racks of fish, seen good fighters and a few catfish before. Racks closed till new delivery arrives next week. Not having much luck lately. Joined the pleco group on face book don't understand face book so will watch from wings a bit. 1 registered ...
by JamesFish
06 Dec 2015, 18:44
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Hobbie Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: Hobbie Health

Thanks Brian am taking a step into the unknown and attempting to use facebook. Would use my wifes account but think she wouldnt be impressed. Viewing is one thing but joining groups I think is a bit unfair. Many on here I know are non face book and I hope this doesnt cause offence. Thanks for the ot...
by JamesFish
06 Dec 2015, 18:02
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Hobbie Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: Hobbie Health

Dont suppose you mind sharing the face book group?
by JamesFish
06 Dec 2015, 12:33
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: HMF Questions
Replies: 59
Views: 11451

Re: HMF Questions

Did a little cut and it was a wonky cut on my part causing the issues now its a little wavy but okay. Filled the tank and the output from a air pump is surprising. Despite the air stone being a tight fit in my view its lifting a good amount of water guess I still have a further learning curve to go....
by JamesFish
06 Dec 2015, 12:07
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: UK Tunbridge Wells Kent Shop (Petshop)
Replies: 0
Views: 1240

UK Tunbridge Wells Kent Shop (Petshop)

If you happen to be passing or are in the area with free time would recommend stopping by while not massive on catfish they do stock the dwarfs and gold lasers so was impressed. Everything appeared in good health, well fed and tanks appeared well kept. Shop name Pets in town Camden road Tunbridge we...
by JamesFish
06 Dec 2015, 12:01
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Hobbie Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Hobbie Health

I've re joined the hobby after a few years out and struggled to find good sources for fish / goods locally. First good shop - Moved now hardly stocks any live stock. Very sad about this as they stocked some odd balls and always had packed tanks. (used to get the train for this one as next to station...
by JamesFish
05 Dec 2015, 09:26
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: My two new Hypancistrus?
Replies: 4
Views: 880

Re: My two new Hypancistrus?

Try L340 in the quick find box. I'm sure one of the sites will wander along and correct me if they think I'm wrong
by JamesFish
05 Dec 2015, 09:22
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Question on substrate
Replies: 4
Views: 886

Re: Question on substrate

Rounded is most important part, ideally the Cory can move it to get at food big gaps may mean trouble getting food for a Cory.
by JamesFish
01 Dec 2015, 16:14
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: HMF Questions
Replies: 59
Views: 11451

Re: HMF Questions

I have 3 externals 2 in use 1 uses filter wool / floss the other doesn't. I prefer the JBL's to the eheim ecco design for this and other reasons. The JBLS follow more a HMF style. Its foam getting smaller pores till it hits a polishing foam as they call it. Brief update the foam is in but bows out a...
by JamesFish
28 Nov 2015, 12:27
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Malaysian Trumpet Snails
Replies: 9
Views: 1870

Re: Malaysian Trumpet Snails

If you want MTS you might want to follow up with some assassin snails to help keep them under control unless you have something else that eats them. Personally I just added assassin snails x10 to a new tank I started back in April and MTS have never been able to get a foot hold on it :) I know its n...
by JamesFish
21 Nov 2015, 11:12
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: HMF Questions
Replies: 59
Views: 11451

Re: HMF Questions

Well £18 got me a 20x20" sheet of black hmf filter foam from ebay to the door. Probably not the same grade as Swisstropicals but allot more straight forward. I went for 20ppi after advice on here and have to say it looks like a huge chunky piece of standard filter foam to the untrained eye. £5 ...
by JamesFish
14 Nov 2015, 19:46
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Possible ammonia spike. Update lost 1 fish. Advice needed.
Replies: 6
Views: 832

Re: Possible ammonia spike. Update lost 1 fish. Advice needed.

TBH snails are usually unsightly but not a major cause of concern and I've captured a take away tub in a week from a 2ft so yes if its MTS they are a pain to control but it can be done and virtually eradicated in some of my tanks. I use bumble bee snails and a snail trap to control them. It takes a ...
by JamesFish
14 Nov 2015, 19:41
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Possible ammonia spike. Update lost 1 fish. Advice needed.
Replies: 6
Views: 832

Re: Possible ammonia spike. Update lost 1 fish. Advice needed.

Best advice is not to move the fish as if they have something wrong they may introduce the issue to another tank. If you are concerned your filter is not working correctly or has lost its bacteria introduce a mature 2nd one to help it out while it rebuilds its bacteria. That should help you deal wit...
by JamesFish
08 Nov 2015, 12:06
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Interesting BN baby
Replies: 7
Views: 2249

Re: Interesting BN baby

They are great fun to raise but yes require lots of clean water and poop removal.

My dad is not good at big numbers due to his favourite cave being tight but manually hatched a big batch and OMG I was getting rid of them for a year. Some took a bit longer to colour up but they all did.
by JamesFish
06 Nov 2015, 19:52
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: confession time: worst fishkeeping screw ups! come on folks we've all done them!
Replies: 34
Views: 7247

Re: confession time: worst fishkeeping screw ups! come on folks we've all done them!

1) exiting the hobbie
2) Telling Mrs I miss the fish sounds
3)Buying a juwel tank - I hate their kit now with a passion nearly as much as Hate cold callers.
4)Not remembering all the lessons I should or taking my own advice
by JamesFish
01 Nov 2015, 21:16
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: HMF Questions
Replies: 59
Views: 11451

Re: HMF Questions

For the sachem one "Plastic bio-materials provide only external surface area, whereas Matrix™ provides both external and internal macroporous surface area. These macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Matrix™, unlike other forms of biom...

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