hey

The Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (chinese algae eater) is the most likely culprit. With it being a new tank setup, there is most likely not much algae present. So the algae eater is going for what ever plant matter it can find.

Not certain, but it is a pretty good shot.

Thanks again for the advice. He looks pretty rough, his fins are tattered and he has lost all his barbles, but he is alive and active again.

I fed him some shrimp last night and he was deffinetely hungry.

Again, thanks for the help.

newt

They have to be the nicest fish you will ever own. Mine actually likes to be pet and if you put your hand in the water he will circle around and rub up against you.

They do like to eat though.

Hey Thanks for the advice. That was what I had planned so i will just keep going with that. One more question, how long should I wait to feed him now? Is there any risk of doing damage by feeding him too early? To follow up, he is deffinetely looking better today. His tail and side fins are tattered ...

Just a question, what is the common names of the bottom picture? Would deffinetely be interested in picking up one of thise guys.

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hey all

thanks for the tips. ill keep looking and talk to some of the lfs owners around toronto.

thanks again
newt

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ya, it should grom back fine. catfish tend to be pretty resiliant healers, so i wouldn't worry. you may want to add some melafix in the water just to make sure he dosen't get infected.

newt

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newt

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