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Blackwater cats

Posted: 18 Sep 2016, 18:43
by wlm
Hi,
I'm interested in getting some Asian Blackwater Catfish. Malaysian or Indonesian species. A huge bonus would be species from Bangka Island but I would be happy with natives from Borneo, Java and Sumatra. Can anyone point me in the right direction for such species and also where I might buy them? Preferably in Ireland or UK. I would also prefer something I could breed and is not likely to make a meal of other fish.
I'm hoping I'm not asking for too much 8-}
I'm also looking for some Centromochlus (Tatia) perugiae or should I make a post for those in one of the South American sections?

Re: Blackwater cats

Posted: 18 Sep 2016, 23:11
by Silurus
The species you can find in Bangka are those you can find in Sumatra. So I'd go with and .

Re: Blackwater cats

Posted: 19 Sep 2016, 13:46
by wlm
Many thanks for your help, Silurus, I appreciate it. Now to try and find some :)

Re: Blackwater cats

Posted: 21 Sep 2016, 23:22
by joclru
Sounds to me like would be a good candidate. Native to Borneo and Sumatra, loves blackwater, wouldn't hurt a fly. I have some and really enjoy them. Kept singly I expect you could breed them.

Re: Blackwater cats

Posted: 24 Sep 2016, 22:54
by wlm
That certainly looks like another good candidate as you say, joclru, I'll search for that as well, thanks.