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I went sampling with a nanfa member yesterday & we caught my first marginated madtom - Noturus insignis. We saw two but managed to catch one of them. I had a great time. We also caught my first slimy sculpin, Cottus cognatus. My normal photo tank was broken so I had to make due with a small plastic hex tank. I really wish I had extra tank space. Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

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http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg25 ... CN6446.mp4

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Always nice to get out and dip a net to see what shows up.

Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

You will have to try them one day, the N. insignis I have are fairly active and interesting species.
Sculpins, I have not brought any home yet but are on my list.

Birger

Birger wrote:Always nice to get out and dip a net to see what shows up.

Id had loved to keep them both but I let them go.

You will have to try them one day, the N. insignis I have are fairly active and interesting species.
Sculpins, I have not brought any home yet but are on my list.

Birger

Is room temperature ok or would I need a chiller for insignis?

Is room temperature ok or would I need a chiller for insignis?

These are doing good and growing, the tank they are in is usually around 70-72 F,I would like it to be cooler but I think it is more important to have good water movement keeping the oxygen content up.

They are quite different than the gyrinus I have, chasing if they see each other and do not usually hang out together but so far do not do any damage. They are much more active, I have many caves and rocks but still see them alot.

Birger

In my experience, much warmer and you'll lose them. N. gyrinus appear to be more tolerant of warmer water.

Jools

also note that sculpins usually do not last long in aquariums. They need really cool water and great quality with high oxygen. I had a tank that stayed at 68 for my darters and shiners and I had 5 sculpin, they all died but everything else was good!.

Thanks for the info. These were all released after smiling for the birdie.