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Is this a C. Fowleri?

Posted: 19 Jan 2005, 07:10
by BraveHeart007
This was sold to me as a C. Fowleri what do you think?


http://forums.waterwolves.com/index.php ... 77011&st=0&

Posted: 19 Jan 2005, 18:02
by Marc van Arc
It certainly looks like one. What is an Aimara btw?

Posted: 20 Jan 2005, 17:52
by Yann
Marc van Arc wrote: What is an Aimara btw?
Must be Hoplias aimara a nice big fish with some nasty mind!!!

Cheers
Yann

Posted: 20 Jan 2005, 19:44
by Marc van Arc
Hi Braveheart,
Are you really putting the Asterophysus batrachus in a tank with C. fowleri and Hoplias aimara??

Thanks Yann for the update.

Posted: 20 Jan 2005, 20:59
by BraveHeart007
Marc van Arc wrote:Hi Braveheart,
Are you really putting the Asterophysus batrachus in a tank with C. fowleri and Hoplias aimara??

Thanks Yann for the update.
The Asterophysus batrachus will be around 8"
The C. Fowleri is 10"
The Aimara is 16"

I should be ok.

Posted: 21 Jan 2005, 18:04
by Marc van Arc
I surely hope so. Apart from that enormous mouth, the Asterophysus seems quite defenceless. But perhaps it simply devours its attackers?

Posted: 21 Jan 2005, 18:49
by sidguppy
Man, what a waste.....

The fowleri will eat the batrachus, big mouth and all....talk about expensive feeders!

then the Hoplias will terrorize, maim and kill the fowleri
:evil: :cry: :evil: :cry:

IF you can afford such fish, why not get three tanks and take care of them properly?
:(

Posted: 21 Jan 2005, 19:03
by BraveHeart007
The fowelri is only 10"

The batrachus is 8"

For the mean I think its ok until the fowelri gets 15-16" then ill have to seperate i think.

The Aimara should be ok as long as I keep it well fed. I should be ok


I dont want to lose the batrachus by anymeans. Its very rare and expensive as we all know. Ill see how it goes...

What are your thoughts?

Posted: 21 Jan 2005, 19:26
by pturley
Braveheart007 wrote:
What are your thoughts?
Sounds like you are already fairly convinced of your future course of action... ... but, I agree with Sidguppy.
Man, what a waste.....
The fowleri will eat the batrachus, big mouth and all....talk about expensive feeders!
then the Hoplias will terrorize, maim and kill the fowleri
You have a recipe for a VERY RARE AND EXPENSIVE disaster.

BTW: I think the Hoplias/Fowleri relationship will go down the other way. After seeing these things in action, I for one will never underestimate the ferocity of one of these cats!

My guess is that you'll have just the C. fowleri left in fairly short order.

Posted: 22 Jan 2005, 08:50
by Marc van Arc
Hi Braveheart,
Pls be wise. I'm afraid you know the outcome of "I'll see how it goes (quote)" as well as I do. It's like putting 3 fighting dogs in a cage and think that they might like eachother.....Don't gamble with such extraordinary fish.
It's going to be a waste, not only for the fish, but for you as well.
BTW: this message is meant positively; not to spoil your weekend.
Marc

Posted: 22 Jan 2005, 17:14
by BraveHeart007
Marc van Arc wrote:Hi Braveheart,
Pls be wise. I'm afraid you know the outcome of "I'll see how it goes (quote)" as well as I do. It's like putting 3 fighting dogs in a cage and think that they might like eachother.....Don't gamble with such extraordinary fish.
It's going to be a waste, not only for the fish, but for you as well.
BTW: this message is meant positively; not to spoil your weekend.
Marc
Well after pondering your comments which I appreciate very much and may I add well intentioned. Ill either get some sort dedicated tank or section off my tank with a crate. But I think ill get another tank like a 60 gal or something

Posted: 22 Jan 2005, 22:04
by pturley
That is great to hear...

I am certain with fish of this character (and rarity for that matter) it's for the better that you house them separately.

Keep us posted and take more pics. I am sure the CatE-Log could use more photos of both of the catfish.