Yes I do have a hospital tank at my disposal, so if anything were to not work out as planned then I have that covered.

The plan was to put juvenile tiger barbs in the tank to grow up with whatever centerpiece fish I end up deciding upon. I was hoping that would make them more accustomed to the fish ...

Yes I understand tiger barbs are not the best fish to be housed with catfish, but I thought something might work...currently I have 9 tiger barbs in a community tank with 2 bristlenose and 3 roseline sharks (Puntius denisonii), so far no problems what so ever.

Tiger barbs are pretty active, so I ...

I have this current facination with tiger barbs. Recently I discovered how easy they are to breed and thought a large school in a 55 gallon tank would look awesome as they are so active. However, I was thinking I wanted a nice center piece fish. I was picturing in my head a dark sand bottom or black ...

Very true!

I will definitely look into whats around me this week

Damn too many options!

Thanks again MatsP

Hahaha, yeah I know I was asking for alot (but you answered fantastically 'MatsP')

Perhaps breeding is not necessary, but I just enjoy having the possibility of that challenge (currently all the fish I own are somewhat easily spawned.

Just wanted something unique to use as a good center piece ...

Looking for an interesting catfish for my 55gal tank...didn't really know which topic to put this thread in, so hopefully this works...

I really like the look of the pictus catfish, but I was wondering if their are any similar looking species that are known the breed in the home aquarium. I would ...

very thought provoking points...congrats on the spawn by the way!

Wow those are awesome looking fish congrats man

Congrats on the spawn, but sorry to hear about your female...

That last picture of the little fry is great! Very cool

Well I am a little slow to get going, but I made up 2 log caves and 2 slate caves all of different sizes over the weekend, (will get some pictures soon)

So just letting the silicone dry and the wood sink (hopefully)

Alright thanks Mats

I already have 2 different sized wood caves made up, working on the Tile cave, I just thought it might be a good idea to have as much variety as possible, thats why I was asking about the clay caves

alright, thanks, I think I have read both already before, but I will be sure to read them again!

I had asked in a previous post about clay caves...

"What about clay caves?

Is their an aquarium safe clay that I could get from a craft store? I found one earlier today that cures in you oven, I have ...

Alright great, I already know they love cucumber, I will have to try some sweet potato next...what else?

whats novafect?

anyone know about DIY clay caves?

I have been looking into foods for the L-104 and I was wondering do the vegetables have to be boiled/cooked? (squash, cucumber, zucchini anything else?)

What else is everyone feeding theirs, I just want to try and mix up their diet a little as I ...

What about clay caves?

Is their an aquarium safe clay that I could get from a craft store? I found one earlier today that cures in you oven, I have tried looking around on the internet but I cant seem to find anything, about whats safe...even looking around on this forum I haven't found much, is ...

Those are gorgeous looking fish, Congrats!

Wow this is really inspiring thank you everyone!

would you happen to have a picture of your caves "krazygeoff"? I think that would really help me out

thanks again

what about feeding, just the normal plecos foods or anything unique to the P. Maccus?

So now I am going to have to go out and find some bamboo I guess...

Thanks guys this is great info...

Could you give me any more info Birger? Pictures even?

I cant wait to give this a try and if it doesn't work out I know there is a fish auction coming up in October so I am pretty interested in ...

whoa whoa, so mats this whole time you have had a p. maccus tank as well?

I would take it then you have not been able to get them to breed yet? or are not trying?

Hopefully I will have it all set up and running by the weekend...

Any other suggestions?

since I have never attempted this...what would you consider good filtration?

would a fluval 205 be way too powerful? Would attaching a DIY spray bar to it even out the flow enough or should I just stick with my HOB filters?

Hey I know its been awhile, I have been quite busy with other fish stuff, but I really plan on setting up this L-104 tank...

I will post pictures, but I dont have much hope as I only have the spare 10 gal tank, just something to try...as I haven't been able to find any reasonably priced Bristlenose ...

would love to see some full tank pictures, just too see what your setups look like!

I just watched all of your video's on you tube, great looking tanks!

all very clean looking tanks!

did u breed your own neons? and are those low light plants?

no one to answer my last question?

yes I have read the article, Thank you

I was just looking for some more species specific info on my Rabauti cory cats...such as a starting length of time for conditioning or any other little tips or tricks others have picked up over the years.

Thanks again this is an awesome reference site

anyone with info on my last question?

Wow thats awesome, thanks for that link the article is older than I am hahaha

the fry look really cool everyone was right about that!

alright sand it is...will pool filter sand work?

so I know this could be a long process, what should be a starting point for conditioning? regular water changes of 25% per week for say a month with good quality foods and then a large 50% water change with perhaps some cooler rain water? and then ...

is a bare bottom tank best? should I have any rocks or cover for them?

alright well the project starts today then