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by Blackwater
02 Oct 2005, 00:26
Forum: Other Catfishes
Topic: 2 Bullheads in same tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

125 gallon with a perch and a sunfish?
by Blackwater
30 Sep 2005, 16:13
Forum: Other Catfishes
Topic: 2 Bullheads in same tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

2 Bullheads in same tank?

Are Bullheads ok to house with each other?
by Blackwater
26 Sep 2005, 02:07
Forum: Other Catfishes
Topic: In praise of the "lowly" bullhead..
Replies: 6
Views: 2786

I debated pretty hard on using my 180 as a native tank with a couple Bullheads, yellow perch, sunfish, etc, before deciding on using it as a species tank to house a single M. Tigrinus. I am setting up a 125 and am leaning back towards a native tank with a Blk and Yellow Bullhead and a yellow perch ...
by Blackwater
10 Sep 2005, 02:55
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Feeding a baby Merodontotus Tigrinus? need some help
Replies: 2
Views: 1105

Feeding a baby Merodontotus Tigrinus? need some help

I just picked up a 5" (if that) Tig. The person I bought him from had been feeding feeder guppies. I don't want to do this. I offered him Krill but he turned his nose up. I would like suggestions on how to switch him to frozen foods like krill, etc. I' just got him this morning so maybe he just ...
by Blackwater
08 Sep 2005, 02:31
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Please I need help with my SA Redtail Catfish
Replies: 17
Views: 4383

Has anyone mentioned ammolock or amquel? They detoxify ammonia and help short term. If it were me, I would do massive water changes and get some (large quantities) of Bio-Spira. It is probably an excercise in futility though. With an 18" a 125 is already too small, by the time you get a 230-240 set ...
by Blackwater
07 Sep 2005, 14:46
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Proper hardness for Merodontotus Tigrinus?
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Proper hardness for Merodontotus Tigrinus?

I finaly have the ph down in the low 7's and enough KH to prevent crashes but I'm wondering what is the hardness in DGH or ppm of these fishes natural environment. I can't find it anywhere? Are they softwater fish like 3DGH or medium like 8-10 or????
by Blackwater
06 Sep 2005, 02:52
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: HELP!!! Merodontotus Tigrinus PH problem!!!???
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

HELP!!! Merodontotus Tigrinus PH problem!!!???

I really need some expert advice!! I have a 5" Tig coming Friday from Shark Aquarium. The PH of the tank at SA is 6.8, mine run at 8.0. I think that over time a Tig could acclimate to 7.5-8.0 but I don't want there to be that big of a swing when he arrives. I use RO/DI water and it comes out to 8.0 ...
by Blackwater
29 Aug 2005, 02:23
Forum: Asian Catfishes
Topic: Black lancer died
Replies: 4
Views: 1463

Man, what a drag!!! I have been searching for one and have had no luck at all! You think the other fish killed him or stressed him?
by Blackwater
29 Aug 2005, 02:21
Forum: Asian Catfishes
Topic: H. wyckii with other fish?
Replies: 25
Views: 7437

This fish is definately on my must have list. My 180 is spoken for awaiting the arrival of a Merodontus Tigrinus, but the ol' Black Devil Cat is coming next. I initially read and thought a 120 would work for just a single species tank, but I really think a 180 would be better?? My favorite ...
by Blackwater
29 Aug 2005, 02:14
Forum: Asian Catfishes
Topic: Black Lancer not a good tank mate
Replies: 18
Views: 6111

Where are you guys getting Black Lancers?!?! I have been surfing the web for days trying to find some online in the US!!
by Blackwater
27 Aug 2005, 22:26
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Please help me pick a catfish!!
Replies: 1
Views: 635

Please help me pick a catfish!!

I am looking for a catfish. I want it to max out around 12" be attractive and somewhat readilly available (I don't want to spend over $125 on one) I want to house it in a 125 with a pair of Oscars. Can anyone suggest a good looking catfish that will fit the criteria??
by Blackwater
18 Aug 2005, 19:43
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Plecos safe with Tigrinus Catfish??
Replies: 1
Views: 678

Plecos safe with Tigrinus Catfish??

How risky is it to put Plecos in with a Tigrinus??
by Blackwater
14 Aug 2005, 23:13
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Tigrinus tankmates???
Replies: 2
Views: 815

Tigrinus tankmates???

What can I safely keep with a Tigrinus in a 180 (72x24x24)??? I have heard Silver Dollars and Tin Foil Barbs as a couple options? Wouldn't Silver Dollars get eaten eventually? I need to find some large but gentle/peaceful fish, any ideas??
by Blackwater
03 Aug 2005, 23:40
Forum: Other Catfishes
Topic: Which cat for a 180 native tank?
Replies: 9
Views: 3891

Which cat for a 180 native tank?

Hoping and expert can reccomend a catfish for a 180 gallon native tank (kept at room temp) with sunfish, bluegills, etc I went to a lfs today and almost bought a "Blue Channel Catfish" which was tagged at reaching a max length of 27" I came home to research it before buying and am reading that it ...

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