What is the Next Easiest Catfish to raise?

rcbows · Post by **rcbows** » 08 Aug 2014, 17:52

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!

Ron Bows
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Narwhal72 · Post by **Narwhal72** » 08 Aug 2014, 19:48

Just about any of the Hypancistrus would be a good choice to start with next.

Nabobmob1 · Post by **Nabobmob1** » 08 Aug 2014, 23:30

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.

Jumpmaster · Post by **Jumpmaster** » 15 Aug 2014, 12:36

Peckoltia are an excellent choice. I have 2 peckoltia brevis and 2 peckoltia bachi

apistomaster · Post by **apistomaster** » 16 Aug 2014, 00:08

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.

rcbows · Post by **rcbows** » 17 Aug 2014, 10:17

Are the Hypancistrus sp. L133 available, or are they expensive?

Ron

Divemaster · Post by **Divemaster** » 08 Sep 2014, 23:26

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".

rcbows · Post by **rcbows** » 20 Sep 2014, 13:42

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!

Ron

Jumpmaster · Post by **Jumpmaster** » 19 Oct 2014, 12:42

I don't think that the Peckoltia bachi are that common

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