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ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	My colleague has this catfish that looks like a Shark cat, and has eyespots on its gills. Really large eyespots. The rest of the body is a plain silverish black. Please ID this fish for me.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	can u send a pic please
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	Unfortunately I cannot. He doesnt have a camera, and therefore no picture. He says it looks like a shark cat, but has an eyespot on its gills on either side of the body, and no other spots on the rest of the body.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	maby it is the same but with a eye spot on the sides
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	Okay, I finally found a picture, and the website says Golden Lined Cat, but I cannot find any other information on this fish. Here is a link to the picture: http://webzoom.freewebs.com/misteraqua/catfish/catfish%20(11).jpg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	It appears to be Horabagrus brachysoma. Here's a link to it on Planet Catfish. http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/bagridae/horabagr/159_F.PHP Jim Last edited by OldTimer at 16-Jan-2006 14:47 Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	i found this info on the net Origin: Africa (Zaire and Congo). Maximum length: 12 cm. Reproduction: oviparous. pH: acid to neutral (6.0 to 7.0). Temperature: 23 to 28ºC. Aquarium: medium-sized to large with rocks and plants. Feeding: alcon BASIC, alcon Tubifex F.D., alcon Gold Spirulina Flakes. Behavior: peaceful and close-knit.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	Geez, that was fast. Thanks so much guys. It looks like a fun fish for my cichlid tank, though it seems its very difficult to find here in India. :%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	pleased to help and good luck with it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07


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