Fish Bot Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 There was a couple of these guys at Auburn a few days ago around 8cm apparently they get pretty big just wondering if anyone knows how big or if theres any info out there about them? Sorry dont know the scientific name. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisy66 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 A real touchy fish and likes cold water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshopdude Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 i have seen a few threads on plecofantics about these guys a think about 4 to 5 ft it full size, so yeah i would consider a tankbuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshopdude Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 lifted off a plecofantics thread Myxocyprinus asiaticus Common Names: Chinese Banded Shark Chinese Sailfin Sucker Freshwater Batfish High Fin Banded Loach High Fin Loach Wimple Synonyms: Family: Catostomidae Category: Cyprinids Distribution: Asia; Yangtze River in China. Main Ecosystem: River; Large, flowing rivers and streams. Temperament: Peaceful; Peaceful and schooling when young, becomes progressively more solitary as it ages. Diet: Omnivore; Omnivorous, but eats primarily plant material. In captivity it will eat most anything offered to it, and it relishes fresh fruits and vegetables. Algae and small worms (as well as other invertebrates) are also eaten. Care: Juveniles can be an interesting addition to most coolwater community tanks, but they will eventually outgrow all but the largest of aquariums. The tank should have large open areas on the bottom for this fish to forage, and all plants should be firmly rooted to prevent the fish from distubring them. Rocks and large branches are appreciated as shelter, and the fish will also feed on any detritus or algae that collects on their surfaces. pH: 6.9 - 7.8 Temperature: 16C - 29C (61F - 84F) Hardness: Potential Size: Male: 102cm (40") Female:102cm (40") Water Region: Bottom; Activity: Diurnal; Gender: Like many larger species in the order Cypriniformes, males will develop tubercles (small bumps) on their heads when they are ready to spawn. Breeding: Extremely rare due to the very large size of this fish; it has reportedly been accomplished in China, but no details are available. Variants: Comments: A poor choice for most aquarists' tanks, because of the sheer size this fish attains. Tanks or ponds of at least 800 gallons are eventually needed for this species to thrive. These fish are endangered in their native China, and it is thought that the fact thousands of these fish are exported every year (for the aquarium trade) is contributing to their dwindling numbers. Unlike many aquarium fish that have become endangered in their natural habitats, captive breeding the Sailfin Sucker has not been successful, putting the future of the species at risk. Main Colours: Brown, Black Markings: Striped Vertical Mouth: Sucking Disc Tail: Forked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleV Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 they are tankbusters, have seen a pair around 2ft long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bot Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 40 inches?? lol ok yeh thats a tankbuster. Thanx for the info think ill pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog013 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Is this what it looks like? http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Sharks,%20...d%20Chinese.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyr Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I have seen 3 of those and they were 2 about 30cm and 1 was about 2ft BIG BIG BIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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