Looking for any info on care of S. eupterus & frontosus

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julnj2
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Looking for any info on care of S. eupterus & frontosus

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Does anyone keep these species or have further info on
feeding, max size, temparment, cost of purchase. :?:

My LFS has what appears to be a S.frontosus for $19.99
is this a good price? As this fish seems rare asI have never
seen it before.


I currently own a 8 in eupterus.
He does not seem to be a strong eater although he is fairly
stocky, any advice on feeding. He mouths alot of foods,
(hakari carnivore pellets, ect.) then spits them out. :?:

Also do these cats have smaller sticking spines on the inside of their pectoral fins? As when I was removeing mine from the bag, I handeled him as any other catfish i have ever handled, with his dorsal and pectoral fins in between my fingers as not to get stuck.
As I was removinghim he slowly clamped his pectoral fin in towards his body and stuck me with what felt like a little spines on the inside of his pectoral fin. :shock: :shock:
It hurt badly with a burning sensation lasting 10 or 15 mins
andit created a small pun. wound on the top of my finger. :?: :?:

Is their a specific website that one can purchase African cat that you guys may know about?

Any info would be appreciated.
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Post by Silurus »

Check here for more info on S. eupterus.

The pectoral spines are indeed armed with small serrations (teeth) on the inner face.

As for a decent place to get African cats, try Toyin Ojo of Rehoboth Aquatics (http://www.rehobothaquatics.com).
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Post by julnj2 »

Thank you for your input. :)
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