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I found these. what are they?

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 07:07
by kwalker
I got a phone call the other day and was told these little guys just came in from burma, burmese or something like that. i have no clue

http://photo.starblvd.net/aquaman121/1- ... E3404AC805

bad photo's

http://photo.starblvd.net/aquaman121/1- ... &ro=2&co=4

any help identifing is most appreciated. all fish range in size from 3/4 of an inch to 1 1/4 inches. Extremely actice at night as well. something else they are much thinner than most of the other asian catfish that i have kept.

ken walker

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 08:39
by CatBrat
Hi,

Just a guess but is this it,

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/ps ... /303_f.php

Cheers, CatBrat.

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 08:48
by Janne

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 09:38
by Silurus
An undescribed Akysis from the Ataran River drainage. It's in the Cat-eLog as Akysis sp.(1).

See this thread.

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 15:50
by kwalker
Thanks for all the info folks. One last question, What is the total lenght or sl of this species? thanks again

ken walker

Posted: 07 Mar 2004, 15:58
by Silurus
Maximum size is about 40 mm SL.

Posted: 08 Mar 2004, 23:47
by kwalker
Well my akysis have settled in nicely. I have feed live brine and blood worms. I have not seen anyone eating any of the prepeared foods as of this time. I will keep all posted.

ken walker