DOOBIE Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Hi all, just wondering the availability of these guys, price and what sort of tank suits them best, eg. africian or south american? (i've read contradicting information or at the least, very different). Thanks Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[-fireStorm-] Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Hi DOOBIE, I can only give you some basic info, but I'm a catfish nut...so it should help a-bit They are an African Synodontis species. They're a RIVERINE fish (Congo from memory), so they're not suitable for rift lake water conds. Care and diet is similar to Synodontis eupterus. Tank setup...pretty standard for a nocturnal, riverine species: plants, soft rounded gravel substrate, these guys pick over the substrate for food, so sharp gravel should be avoided. And of course, lots of hiding places made from driftwood, you could also add some smooth rocks. They are pretty hardy as far as water conditions go, stay away from extremes and they should be fine. You might want to check out Panetcatfish. Look in the Cat-eLog section, family Mochokidae. http://www.planetcatfish.com/core/index.htm Apart from that, they're a great looking fish, fantastic to keep and FAR too expensive in Australia. -Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenomena Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Hi, Aquapets at Bondi Junction had a few of them. I dunno if still there. I think $600 ea. Regards, DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 $600 each! is that a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOBIE Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks guys for the info, saw a shop in QLD had some for sale $450 and wasn't quiet sure on the price (but sounded half decent). looks like have to give them a miss-only got two tanks one at 8ph 18dGH and the other 6.7ph 5dGH. Shaun once again your a river of knowledge, Cheers Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Ouch, i didnt realise they were that expensive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I had four of them a few years ago. I know there is two of them at Parramatta Aquarium 114 Harris st Parramatta. If you are interested give them a call and find out what thay wont for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[-fireStorm-] Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 OMG! "River of knowledge", haha! Thanks mate -Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOBIE Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 Cheers Nigel, i'll pop in there on the weekend-that's if the boss doesn't decide to spoil my weekend! .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 G'day I saw some angelicus today a Riverside . They were $600. If I were you I would negotiate the listed price! The fish I think were about 6 cm SL... ! I don't believe Parramatta have the abovementioned angelicus anymore. (they may have more, so I would ring first before travelling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I've also been told that this riverine species is fairly aggressive to conspecifics (other individuals of the same species) so lots of room and hiding places if you get more than one. Also keep in mind that they do get large so make sure that you either have a large tank from day 1 or be able to move it into bigger tanks as it grows. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medowieman Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Gudday guys, Nam at Aquarist Aquarium at Long Jetty on the central coast has a couple of 9-10cm beauties there for (I think it was) $300 each. Better give him a ring before you go to check - not dead sure on that price but I saw the fish sunday and they are nice. He also has a couple of syno brichardi that are very tempting! Bye, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clint8 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Hi Medowieman, Just wondering do you know how much were the Syno. Brichardi's going for. CHeers, CLint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOBIE Posted February 5, 2004 Author Share Posted February 5, 2004 Hi all, went to Rod's and no more angelicus and to get norm to bugge on a price, i don't think i could afford that many! Might take a ride up to the central coast and have alook anyway, always good to see new shops and what they stock. Shaun, i'll try and get to Norms to reidentify those Jurupari. Cheer Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_T Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Heya Veba's in Fremantle, Western Australia has them for sale (not relevant I am sure, but it is nice to have a comparison maybe?) They have 4 for 550 ea (or 4 for $2000) and a couple at $760 ea. They have all been in the shop for quite a while and seem to be growing well. If you buy the fish as small as possible, then the aggression between conspecifics is non existant. Regards BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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