what is this catfish? (5 pics dial beware)

m_up_em · Post by **m_up_em** » 01 Feb 2004, 12:49

sorry i'm a total noob to catfish and know nothing about them.
i found this in a shop and and just had to have it, but the shop owner knew nothing about it.
its 4 inches from head 2 tip, light grey in colour with dark grey/black spots and also has golden hairs on his body in the right light.
it's nose is very rounded and there are very small brissles on the side of his mouth.
it's dorsal is a little nipped at the moment as my kribs decided to breed.
i would love to know sex and any info about it that anyone can supply, and if someone can tell me where i can get another one as the shop got him by mistake.
thanks for anyones help in advance.....

plesner · Post by **plesner** » 01 Feb 2004, 12:57

Chaetostoma sp. (L187a) ?

You can see some pics of that one here: http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/lo ... /308_f.php

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 01 Feb 2004, 13:16

Some of those pics are very nice!
why not ask Jools (or another mod/admin) if you can supplly the cat-e-log with them?

m_up_em · Post by **m_up_em** » 01 Feb 2004, 15:57

wow i spent hours browsing those pics before i asked. thanks alot guys now is anyone willing to guess sex and maybe also tell me where to get another?

be my guest if anyone want to use those pics they can..... will add more if requested, but he's fast.
he likes me and is always swimming around the tank front to get my attention but hides as soon as the camera comes out and then i have to wait for ages..

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 01 Feb 2004, 16:57

Hi!

Yeap your fish is a Chaetostoma sp., possibly L187a
You can read this, you will find all you need to know about them...
Cheers
Yann