My lfs recently got in a "Driftwood Catfish". They are eternally busy with other furry pets etc so I haven't been able to learn even its latin name. It is about 14cm, thickset and of a dark mottled chocolatey brown,square tail, very appealing.
When I next went to visit it, it had most unfortunately jumped out of the tank the night before and was looking pretty sad but had survived the day. At A$230 this was definitely pretty sad.
Any ideas as to what this poor creature is? If I thought I could look after it and was offered it at a much reduced price I would be tempted to try to save it from further drama. I have cool temp tanks, but it could go to my son who has tropical. Can't locate it on the lists by name.
Jan
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Or a Zamora Wood cat http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/au ... /352_f.php
I have seen them on wholesalers lists are driftwood cats.
I have seen them on wholesalers lists are driftwood cats.
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Thanks Guys,
Once I saw a picture all was clear, he was definitely some sp of Parauchenipterus (couldn't get the photos up on the others and the dorsal was far too high on the Zamora Woodcat).
The bad news is that when I called in to see him yesterday he had died.
What a waste after all that travel.
Cheers, Jan
Once I saw a picture all was clear, he was definitely some sp of Parauchenipterus (couldn't get the photos up on the others and the dorsal was far too high on the Zamora Woodcat).
The bad news is that when I called in to see him yesterday he had died.
What a waste after all that travel.
Cheers, Jan