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Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 15:51
by TheSmurfinator
I've seen this catfish for sale on ebay in a small tank with 3 goldfish. Can someone id it for me so that I can see if I can give it a better home?

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Re: Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 15:54
by Kampfer
Looks like a Megalechis thoracata.

Re: Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 16:38
by MatsP
Kampfer wrote:Looks like a Megalechis thoracata.
I'd agree. Probably female.

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Mats

Re: Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 16:56
by TheSmurfinator
Ok thanks guys :)

So would it be ok in my four foot tank with a 10 inch common plec, a honey gourami and two young angelfish?

Re: Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 17:48
by Richard B
TheSmurfinator wrote:Ok thanks guys :)

So would it be ok in my four foot tank with a 10 inch common plec, a honey gourami and two young angelfish?
Yes - fine - these are very amiable catfish

Re: Possible rescue - ID required

Posted: 04 Aug 2009, 19:23
by TheSmurfinator
that's great - thanks :)