Noturus insignis

[exasperatus2002]

I went sampling with a nanfa member yesterday & we caught my first marginated madtom - Noturus insignis. We saw two but managed to catch one of them. I had a great time. We also caught my first slimy sculpin, Cottus cognatus. My normal photo tank was broken so I had to make due with a small plastic hex tank. I really wish I had extra tank space. Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

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http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg25 ... CN6446.mp4

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[Birger]

Always nice to get out and dip a net to see what shows up.

Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

You will have to try them one day, the N. insignis I have are fairly active and interesting species.
Sculpins, I have not brought any home yet but are on my list.

Birger

[exasperatus2002]

Always nice to get out and dip a net to see what shows up.

Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

You will have to try them one day, the N. insignis I have are fairly active and interesting species.
Sculpins, I have not brought any home yet but are on my list.

Birger

Is room temperature ok or would I need a chiller for insignis?

[Birger]

Is room temperature ok or would I need a chiller for insignis?

These are doing good and growing, the tank they are in is usually around 70-72 F,I would like it to be cooler but I think it is more important to have good water movement keeping the oxygen content up.

They are quite different than the gyrinus I have, chasing if they see each other and do not usually hang out together but so far do not do any damage. They are much more active, I have many caves and rocks but still see them alot.

Birger

[Jools]

In my experience, much warmer and you'll lose them. N. gyrinus appear to be more tolerant of warmer water.

Jools

[nvcichlids]

also note that sculpins usually do not last long in aquariums. They need really cool water and great quality with high oxygen. I had a tank that stayed at 68 for my darters and shiners and I had 5 sculpin, they all died but everything else was good!.

[exasperatus2002]

Thanks for the info. These were all released after smiling for the birdie.