What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
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What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Between Ancistrus and Corydoras what would the next easiest Catfish be to raise, in a smaller tank? I have had both BN's and Cory's for sometime now, but was wondering what else I could raise for catfish. I have three wild caught Hoplo's and (1) Brown Bullhead (which I like a lot,)but the Hoplo's seem less interesting than most so I look to you guys to tell me what the next best Catfish would be the easiest! You can contact me direct if you wish!
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Just about any of the Hypancistrus would be a good choice to start with next.
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
What did you have in mind? Though the common Ancistrus is fairly easy I can assure you several other species will definitely give you a challenge. Same can be said for corys. I found Hemiloricaria and Sturisoma fairly easy, the challenge was in raising the fry.
Peckoltia and Hypancistrus would also be good choices.
Peckoltia and Hypancistrus would also be good choices.
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Peckoltia are an excellent choice. I have 2 peckoltia brevis and 2 peckoltia bachi
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
I would recommend .
I consider them to be the Hypancistrus equivalent to the common Bushy Nose.
Very easy and prolific. The fry are a breeze to raise and they grow fast.
Often begins spawning by age 18 months.
I consider them to be the Hypancistrus equivalent to the common Bushy Nose.
Very easy and prolific. The fry are a breeze to raise and they grow fast.
Often begins spawning by age 18 months.
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Are the Hypancistrus sp. L133 available, or are they expensive?
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Bullheads are pretty much invincible in my experience. I have a 6" yellow that was caught out of dirty, stagnant, muddy water in perfect health and unfortunately had to go through a nitrate spike in my 75 gallon which he survived just fine. Not saying y sold expose them to dirty water but they'll live in it for a while. They do get big though, expect your brown to hit 14-16".
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
Are the Peckoltia brevis & Peckoltia bachi readily available! I was not able to find them on Aqua-bid. I would take anyone s recommendation if I could find the fish!
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Re: What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?
I don't think that the Peckoltia bachi are that common
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