Thank you both. I worry that being exposed now he is in failing health after many years of shyness

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I have a general community tank without any additions for at least 5 years. Yesterday I spotted this out and about and just looks not right and a bit odd. Not sure it is obvious in the photos but it looks shortened in the front

It looks similar to a Panaqolus maccus which I have at ...

Thanks - I have actually still got an Ossancora but rarely see it

Hi I was just wondering what species of catfish have feathered barbels in addition to synodontis ? Wasn't quite sure where to post this question thanks
Alison

The L66 are still smaller than the bns.
Although thinking about it all - I did move in a male bn from a different tank. He isn't the biggest but commandeered his own cave.
Can one bn terrorize a whole colony?

1. Water parameters
a) Temperature range. - 25 C
b) pH. 7.3
c) GH. 12
d) KH 6
e)Ammonia 0 , Nitrate 40 , Nitrite 0
f) Water change frequency
twice weekly 10-15% each time
(Most LFS's will check your water and give a list of readings).

2. Tank set up
a) Size. 2700 litres
b) Substrate. sand
c ...

That's great and really lucky with just 2.

Thanks - somehow it was set up for no cookies specifically on PC. Seems to work fine now.

Took a print screen of the problemhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/23528841@N04/9507940157/

I used to be able to stay logged in when the box was ticked. For a while now (possibly since Firefox upgrade?) I couldn't stay logged in but now I can't even log in and then click on an email link. I tried to update my cats from the email and it says I am not logged in although I am logged in in ...

You could try Fish Rescue and Welfare.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fishrescueandwelfare/
http://www.fishrescueandwelfare.co.uk/

I will try and add more hiding places. They have lived together for many years and never fought until they moved into a bigger space.

Sorry - I just found the answer to that by searching for feather fin.
I will now need to look out for another couple of adults or will 1 probably be good enough?
Other tankmates are polypterus delhezi.

I have taken in a couple of mature Synodontis eupterus from a friend. They were in a 4 ft tank and are now in a 6 x 2 x 2ft. Since the move 2 months ago they have started to fight more and more. there are plenty of hiding spaces. One is more dominant although smaller and darker whereas the larger ...

Hi Martin,
Might be interested in the catfish when I get back from holiday in August if you still have them then.
Alison

Thanks. I will look later but I think they are all destroyed by the weather.

Hi,
If you use oak leaves, when should they be collected - as soon as they fall? Do they need then to be dried?
Have got some oak trees in the garden and would love to give it a go but a bit overcautious I think.
thanks

No I wasn't - all working now

Afraid not. Removed cookies for the site , tried Chrome but maybe it is my login?

That was quick!

Results for search woodcat:
56. Woodcat Tatia brunnea (i: 1, k: 0)
57. Woodcat Tatia gyrina (i: 9, k: 4)
58. Woodcat Trachelyichthys exilis (i: 17, k: 11)
59. Woodcat Trachelyopterichthys anduzei (i: 2, k: 1)
60. Woodcat Trachelyopterus coriaceus (i: 4, k: 3)

All of these point to same page Tatia ...

Thanks. Think you are right - I did look through but clicked on the ones least like mine first time through.
Maybe it will develop more spots as it develops. Thing I notice most about it is the thicker lips (when compared to my bns) when resting under a log.
Came out today when couldn't resist the ...

Bought these fish a few months ago and they just aren't the same as my p.maccus.
But are they just a variation or a different species?

Thanks. That's great.

Please could you id this fish? Not mine but someone has been told to keep it alone and wants to know more.

Hi Kieran,
That's good news. Hope you have success rearing them. I tend to let mine do their own thing and a few survive that way. I used to have an awful lot of them at one point. I think if you move them the main points are keeping them in the same water conditions as your main tank and making ...

Hi,
I have got about 4 and they are still small - about an inch. Will have trouble catching them so probably be ready in a month when I move some fish from that tank. If you find some others in the mean time just let me know.
Alison

I recently acquired a group of 30 panda cories in a well planted tank with lots of bogwood and they spend most of the time in small groups. They are in a 140 gallon community tank so obviously lots of space. I am waiting patiently to see some large group action but have the feeling it will be when I ...

Hi,might be a bit far for you - East surrey Caterham but I have got some fry that are growing nicely
Alison

Would this apply to hoplo cats as well? They have laid eggs in a bubble nest attached to the crossbar. I need to do a waterchange tomorrow. I can try and do a water in and out at the same time to try and keep the levels up. They won't make it if they hatch though so I will need to try and remove ...