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Please help. I've been searching all over my local fish stores for M. iheringi. I drove all the way to Milwaukee, WI today because the LFS that I called said they had the "south american bumblebee catfish". However, when I got there they had a fish that looked like iheringi except it was around 3.5 inches and they said it will get to be 6 inches. What is this? Does anyone know? I left it behind because I know that kind of mini predator iheringi can be and I really don't want a fish almost 3 times it's size stalking my tetras at night. Also, can anyone please point in the direction of some iheringi in the West Chicago 'burbs/Rockford, IL area?

You see, I recently lost a good little buddy. I've had a M. iheringi for almost 9 years. His name was Oscar. Oscar travelled from an old 10-gallon tank to a 29-gallon tank and eventually lived for his last 4 years with African Cichlids. This was a mistake as he finally must have picked a fight he couldn't win. It was always such a treat seeing him sculking about in the evening or seeing him dart out for a shrimp pellet now and then. I really need to find another like him so I can place him in a much better environment and make sure he lives long and happy.

By the way, I'm Mike. This the first time I've posted here. I normally lurk and post on a cichlid site.

Thanks for any help,
Mike

You probably saw one of these.

Maybe or Pseudomystus sp. cf. stenomus

BINGO! Pseudo. bufonis. Sorry, Dave. I had actually gone there half expecting to see the siamensis - I never trust the LFS. It definitely wasn't one of those though. I'm pretty sure Silurus is dead on. Good thing I didn't pick it up. It get's to be almost 10".

I'd still love it if anyone can tell me where I might find iheringi. Are they bred in captivity?

Thanks,
Mike

My local Petco stocks M. iheringi on a regular basis... you might want to check out the stores in your area or ask them to get some for you.