Tetranematichthys quadrifilis

sojapat · Post by **sojapat** » 05 Dec 2007, 19:56

Hi Was just having a look at the database .
It list this fish as coming from Brazil ?

Does anyone have any experiences with it coming from any other South American countries ?

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 05 Dec 2007, 20:57

The Cat-eLog occurrence database says that it occurs in Amazon and Orinoco basins, which covers quite a large area, and given the second river, I would expect it to turn up from Colombia, as Orinoco forms the border between Venezuela and Colombia for some part. Venezuela has strict export rules, not so much so for Colombia.

Unfortunately, it seems like fishbase is broken at the moment, otherwise they have a good database of occurrences.

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Mats

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 05 Dec 2007, 22:45

The thing is that a recent report/paper (2006) by Vari and Ferraris shows that there are 2 species of Tetranematichthys.
It points out that the one we used to know - T. quadrifilis - is rather rare and the "new" species - T. wallacei - is rather common. So the fish you're refering at is most likely T. wallacei. It is found in North Brazil, North-West Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and even Peru.
Hope this may help.

sojapat · Post by **sojapat** » 06 Dec 2007, 21:54

That sorts out that little mystery .
Wallaceii they must be then ..
Fine looking fish !!

Driftwood cats are looking more handsome now.
They arrived from Colombia today .
I wish all fish were this easy to sex

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 07 Dec 2007, 08:00

sojapat wrote: Fine looking fish !!

They arrived from Colombia today .

Yes, it is a fine looking fish. Too bad I can't come over.....

Did they have a Colombian native name? If so, I'd like to know it if possible.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 07 Dec 2007, 13:38

Oh dear - i was there a day too early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sojapat · Post by **sojapat** » 09 Dec 2007, 17:43

Hi Marc , Maybe we can sort out something if you want these fish?
I have a freind who is going to Gouda in late December ?
What do you think ?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 09 Dec 2007, 22:30

sojapat wrote:Hi Marc , Maybe we can sort out something if you want these fish?
I have a freind who is going to Gouda in late December ?
What do you think ?

What do I think???? I'm completely stunned. That would be so superb.
Thanks for this great offer

If you could PM your email address, we can work something out. Brilliant!

sojapat · Post by **sojapat** » 20 Dec 2007, 22:48

Looking good Marc !!!
The fish will be leaving in the morning .
I will keep you posted .
I said things can always be sorted ..
The world is not such a big place

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 21 Dec 2007, 09:11

sojapat wrote:Looking good Marc !!!
The fish will be leaving in the morning .
I will keep you posted .
I said things can always be sorted ..
The world is not such a big place

There's no better way to start a holiday than messages like this

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 21 Dec 2007, 12:51

Unless you get the message..."you've won the lottery!"

Bas Pels · Post by **Bas Pels** » 21 Dec 2007, 16:41

I think the message Marc got was as good for him

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 22 Dec 2007, 09:41

Bas Pels wrote:I think the message Marc got was as good for him

You bet!!
After waiting for about 30 years it seems the event is finally going to happen: keeping Tetranematichthys.

After a long day of discussing where we could meet up and at which time, the decision was made that the fish will stay one day in Gouda and that Simon (Neil's friend) will bring them to my place tomorrow. How's that for service!!
Some keywords to describe yesterday: amazing, hectic, excitement and gratitude.
Keep you posted.

Post by **Birger** » 22 Dec 2007, 13:49

Thats great for you Marc, it is nice to see the network and friendships that develop through PlanetCatfish.

Birger

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 22 Dec 2007, 18:38

I look forward to seeing photos once they arrive - i only mentioned winning the lottery, as then Marc could go & personally collect any species he wanted, which i think a lot of us would love to do if we had the time & money.....i can dream i suppose!

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 22 Dec 2007, 19:35

Of course you can dream Richard. Don't we all now and again?

With regard to the fish: due to some serious bad luck (Simon has had a delay of 14(!) hours) I'm going to collect them myself tomorrow afternoon, so Simon can enjoy some of the things he had initially planned before travelling back to Calais.
I hope to be back around 6 p.m. and photos will follow shortly.

@ Birger: yes, amazing isn't it? Makes me feel good.

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 23 Dec 2007, 09:21

Marc van Arc wrote:@ Birger: yes, amazing isn't it? Makes me feel good.

Makes me feel good too. I wish you every success with the transfer of fishes. It's too early, but I hope you get a pair and who knows what will happen...

Jools

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Post by **Marc van Arc** » 23 Dec 2007, 09:57

Jools wrote:I hope you get a pair and who knows what will happen...

Neil has picked me out one male and two females

.

Wrt transfer: ready for take off

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 23 Dec 2007, 18:32

Yes, yes, yes!!!
Off to make some pictures....

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 23 Dec 2007, 22:46

I've had a few drinks to celebrate, so tomorrow I'll thank everyone involved properly and expand a little on the events. I'm not really able to do so atm

Pictures are in the Auchenipterid thread.

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 24 Dec 2007, 15:31

Alright, time to show some gratitude.

First I'd like to give a big Thank You to Neil from Pier Aquatics, who made this whole thing possible. He somehow overheard my wish-for-30-years and made this dream come true.
Pier is very well known in the UK and after my visit last February I know why.
To my fellow Continental people I can only recommend a visit to Wigan while in England.
Neil, thanks again for everything.

Simon, for being so kind to take the fish with him on a (horrible!) trip to the Netherlands. Too bad I couldn't thank him in person. Much obliged!

And Nico, a Dutch stingray fan who took care of the fish last weekend. While collecting them, my family and myself were invited to see his 110,000 (no typo - one hundred and ten thousand) liters stingray tank - which is the largest private tank I've seen sofar.

Thank you all.
It made me feel very good.

Marc

sojapat · Post by **sojapat** » 27 Dec 2007, 11:08

Well Marc , Happy Christmas
Great fish , I am glad they get to people
like yourself who appreciate them .
I will let you know if anything else turns up

All the best with them I hope you can try to breed them .
Happy new year!!

Tetranematichthys quadrifilis

Tetranematichthys quadrifilis

Wallaceii..

Re: Wallaceii..

Everything is possible ???

Re: Everything is possible ???

Operation Auchenipteridae Underway !!!

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Happy Christmas