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what cat is this ?
Posted: 10 Apr 2004, 19:44
by urilivne
i just purchsed this strange cat' what kind is it ?
Posted: 10 Apr 2004, 20:30
by corybreed
It is a Farlowella, or twig catfish. It is a South American Loricariid.
Mark
Posted: 10 Apr 2004, 21:48
by urilivne
yap' it seems like a farlowella acus
thank you.
Posted: 10 Apr 2004, 22:15
by bottomdwellin
I would say it looks more like Farlowella vittata as the rostrum looks narrow and long in relation to the body as compared to the stubbier look of the Farlowella acus.
Posted: 11 Apr 2004, 00:22
by Rusty
F. acus is also rarely, if ever, imported for the hobby. I agree, F. vittata.
Rusty
Posted: 11 Apr 2004, 07:47
by tatia
Hi,
I think it's not possible to identify this Farlowella exactly. You didn't tell the origin, I cannot see the ventral scutes - both very important details to identify a Farlowella.
IMO you should stay with Farlowella sp. It is not important to know the exact name for successful care and spawning.
Martin.