I've got 18 acres of property with tons of hardwood trees on it. I'm thinking of going on a collecting spree looking for unique branches that have fallen off the trees and look weathered. I'm going to soak them in my tub for awhile, but want to make sure before I do, on what I should do to the ...

He's a senegalus bichir. They are supposed to be one of the most peaceful bichirs, however they are opportunity feeders and will eat anything that is big enough to fit in their mouths. He's 2" now and is swimming happily with a 2" goldfish (don't ask), 5 small zebra danios and a rummynose tetra. I ...

If I see that it's a problem I'll buy him a bigger tank. No problem. The tank is 36 inches long, 3 times his length, as well as a foot and a half wide. I think it's a very good start for him. It will take him a year and a half, two years to get up to a foot. I'm hoping to buy a 75-90 gallon when I ...

I've always liked upside down catfish, but I never knew if they would survive in 8.3 pH or not. How many would you put in a 40 gallon breeder? Keep in mind though that the main attraction of the tank is going to be the senegal bichir... I'm going to have more than adequate filtration and regular ...

I sincerely apologize if this is the wrong place to post this, but being a new catfish owner I couldn't find a more appropriate forum... I have a 40 gallon breeder and the pH on my tank runs at about 8.3. I have tried keeping plecos several times to no avail. The catish usually pass away after about ...

I don't know if I mentioned it in the post above or not, but my tank is 36x18x15. The list that you sent me on choosing the right catfish didn't include those dimensions. I know it's just a recommendation though, but I think the fact that it's 18" wide makes a huge difference in what I can keep. I ...

Wow! What a helpful reply. I'll read those articles as soon as I get a chance.

Thanks again!

I know this is probably the wrong place to post this, but I couldn't find anything related to general catfish advice. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me. 1.) To save my life I can't keep a pleco or any catfish for that matter for longer than 2 weeks. Despite my futile efforts ...