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C. apurensis size

Posted: 26 Mar 2005, 01:39
by ReD
Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how large a C. apurensis will grow, and also how fast do they grow? The reason I am asking is because I need to start planning my eventual tank for the little hellian :twisted: !!!!

Re: C. apurensis size

Posted: 26 Mar 2005, 09:38
by amiidae
ReD wrote:Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how large a C. apurensis will grow, and also how fast do they grow? The reason I am asking is because I need to start planning my eventual tank for the little hellian :twisted: !!!!
they max at 80cm according to "the aquarium 2300 ATLAS II"

mine grow fm 5inches to abt 9inches in abt 3mths.

BTW,do you have any photos ?

Posted: 26 Mar 2005, 16:46
by ReD
Thanks for the help amiidae. Im still not 100% sure its apurensis :twisted: , but that is what most believe it to be....From the shot below what do you believe it to be???

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Posted: 27 Mar 2005, 02:57
by amiidae

Posted: 27 Mar 2005, 04:56
by ReD
thanks for your help amiidae. So if you would have to guess what do you believe it to be? I think it looks similar to your apurensis :?

Posted: 27 Mar 2005, 15:56
by Shane
Comparing the fish in Amiidae's post to photos in Romano's "Los Bagres" the fish in that link looks like C. apurensis. ReD, your fish looks darker with a slight color pattern and more conical head, but I realize it could also be the angle the photo was taken at.
-Shane

Posted: 27 Mar 2005, 23:36
by ReD
Yea I did take the photo at an odd angle to get rid of the flash. I did notice from my pics that the head looks kind of distorted. I will try and get some better ones soon!!

I sure wish I knew what species he/she is :? !

thanks for all your help....