Is this a C. Fowleri?

BraveHeart007 · Post by **BraveHeart007** » 19 Jan 2005, 07:10

This was sold to me as a C. Fowleri what do you think?

http://forums.waterwolves.com/index.php ... 77011&st=0&

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 19 Jan 2005, 18:02

It certainly looks like one. What is an Aimara btw?

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 20 Jan 2005, 17:52

Marc van Arc wrote: What is an Aimara btw?

Must be Hoplias aimara a nice big fish with some nasty mind!!!

Cheers
Yann

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 20 Jan 2005, 19:44

Hi Braveheart,
Are you really putting the Asterophysus batrachus in a tank with C. fowleri and Hoplias aimara??

Thanks Yann for the update.

BraveHeart007 · Post by **BraveHeart007** » 20 Jan 2005, 20:59

Marc van Arc wrote:Hi Braveheart,
Are you really putting the Asterophysus batrachus in a tank with C. fowleri and Hoplias aimara??

Thanks Yann for the update.

The Asterophysus batrachus will be around 8"
The C. Fowleri is 10"
The Aimara is 16"

I should be ok.

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 21 Jan 2005, 18:04

I surely hope so. Apart from that enormous mouth, the Asterophysus seems quite defenceless. But perhaps it simply devours its attackers?

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 21 Jan 2005, 18:49

Man, what a waste.....

The fowleri will eat the batrachus, big mouth and all....talk about expensive feeders!

then the Hoplias will terrorize, maim and kill the fowleri

IF you can afford such fish, why not get three tanks and take care of them properly?

BraveHeart007 · Post by **BraveHeart007** » 21 Jan 2005, 19:03

The fowelri is only 10"

The batrachus is 8"

For the mean I think its ok until the fowelri gets 15-16" then ill have to seperate i think.

The Aimara should be ok as long as I keep it well fed. I should be ok

I dont want to lose the batrachus by anymeans. Its very rare and expensive as we all know. Ill see how it goes...

What are your thoughts?

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 21 Jan 2005, 19:26

Braveheart007 wrote:

What are your thoughts?

Sounds like you are already fairly convinced of your future course of action... ... but, I agree with Sidguppy.

Man, what a waste.....
The fowleri will eat the batrachus, big mouth and all....talk about expensive feeders!
then the Hoplias will terrorize, maim and kill the fowleri

You have a recipe for a VERY RARE AND EXPENSIVE disaster.

BTW: I think the Hoplias/Fowleri relationship will go down the other way. After seeing these things in action, I for one will never underestimate the ferocity of one of these cats!

My guess is that you'll have just the C. fowleri left in fairly short order.

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 22 Jan 2005, 08:50

Hi Braveheart,
Pls be wise. I'm afraid you know the outcome of "I'll see how it goes (quote)" as well as I do. It's like putting 3 fighting dogs in a cage and think that they might like eachother.....Don't gamble with such extraordinary fish.
It's going to be a waste, not only for the fish, but for you as well.
BTW: this message is meant positively; not to spoil your weekend.
Marc

BraveHeart007 · Post by **BraveHeart007** » 22 Jan 2005, 17:14

Marc van Arc wrote:Hi Braveheart,
Pls be wise. I'm afraid you know the outcome of "I'll see how it goes (quote)" as well as I do. It's like putting 3 fighting dogs in a cage and think that they might like eachother.....Don't gamble with such extraordinary fish.
It's going to be a waste, not only for the fish, but for you as well.
BTW: this message is meant positively; not to spoil your weekend.
Marc

Well after pondering your comments which I appreciate very much and may I add well intentioned. Ill either get some sort dedicated tank or section off my tank with a crate. But I think ill get another tank like a 60 gal or something

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 22 Jan 2005, 22:04

That is great to hear...

I am certain with fish of this character (and rarity for that matter) it's for the better that you house them separately.

Keep us posted and take more pics. I am sure the CatE-Log could use more photos of both of the catfish.