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Post by dandy cichlids 20/11/2011, 13:17

I have acquired a 5 inch tiger shovel nose catfish in a tank I purchased, he is in a pretty bad way fins are chewed and lost a whisker or 2. He had been kept with large fish in a big tank and looks like he has not been feeding and getting picked on.
I have re homed him in with my young malawis (fish from 2 to 4 inch) in my 4ft juwel vision 260 ltr. I have tried feeding lots of different food from flake, pellets, granules and frozen food (brine shrimp, krill, and bloodworm). But he shows no interest in feeding and hangs around the surface of the tank and is very lethargic, hiding behind pipes and filters.
I have resorted to removing him from the tank on a daily basis and placing him into a bucket with lots of defrosted frozen food (brine shrimp, krill, and bloodworm). I stir the water and this forces him to intake some food filling his belly then place him back in the tank. This seems to be working as when he has a full belly he looks a lot better and is holding his own and not hiding behind pipes and filter, (still just hanging around the surface).
I have had him (well I am calling him a him) for 1 week now and he is doing ok looking a lot better than when I got him. Might be a slow process but will try my best to save this lovely fish (getting quite attached to him lol).
I do have the tank space to house him as I do have several tanks the biggest being a 7ft x 30 inches x 28 inches. But I could be looking to re home this fish (experienced catfish keepers only with a suitable tank) will see when he is fit and feeding on his own.
I will keep you all updated on his progress and will add some pictures
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Post by Fish dude 20/11/2011, 13:32

I do have the tank space to house him as I do have several tanks the biggest being a 7ft x 30 inches x 28 inches. But I could be looking to re home this fish (experienced catfish keepers only with a suitable tank) will see when he is fit and feeding on his own.
I will keep you all updated on his progress and will add some pictures


did you think i wouldnt notice the dig here.


no idea this place was full of childish numptys.delete my profile someone.
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Post by dandy cichlids 20/11/2011, 13:41

there was no dig at anyone intended but if you take this post as a dig then that's your problem mate not mine

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Post by carpguru 20/11/2011, 13:57

dandy is only been legit with this catfish it is a dig
at no one i wont delete you profle as there is no need
and we are not childish numptys this is a genuine
offer by dandy
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Post by k3vinjam3s 20/11/2011, 14:02

Ok so your calling a responsible fishkeeper childish mate for trying his best to care for a mistreated fish. I'm sure if he wanted to berate your mindless fishkeeping he would have in your red tailed cat thread.
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Post by MarcG 20/11/2011, 15:59

tiger shovel nose cats normally max out at about 3 ft so he will have to be rehomed again

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Post by dandy cichlids 20/11/2011, 17:44

tiger shovel nose cats have been recorded up to 5 foot in the wild but you are right normally about 3 foot in captivity he will have plenty of room to grow on in my 7ft x 30 inches x 28 inches tank until i find him a suitable home just hope he recovers to full health

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Post by MarcG 20/11/2011, 17:54

Yep! Well you have plent of time to find a good home anyway. Even though they grow ridiculously fast lol. Hope he gets better soon for you. Good luck mate.
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Post by mrsbiffster 21/11/2011, 01:53

Norman has some large fish, giraffes and shovelnoses. He might take it off your hands.
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Post by carpguru 21/11/2011, 02:22

i never thought of norman he is all ways willing to
help people out who have problems with big fish
he can find homes for them if he cant find a place
in his own tanks
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Post by dandy cichlids 21/11/2011, 09:42

thanks i will see how he goes he holding his own at min but still not well

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Post by ado_boro 21/11/2011, 10:13

Good luck with this dandy, sounds like he needs lots of attention. Your doing a top job!
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Post by carpguru 21/11/2011, 10:23

keep up the good work keep us informed as to
how things go on dandy
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Post by dandy cichlids 21/11/2011, 10:43

just fed him again and he got a nice fat belly and looking a bit better looks like he was eating a little him self but still in the bucket with lots of food so not much option but to take food in

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Post by carpguru 21/11/2011, 10:52

try feeding with less food in the bucket
see if he is feeding by himself
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Post by MarcG 21/11/2011, 15:37

A think hes definitley ate, you can see in the comparison of the 2 photos that his bellys bigger. Also am not sure if its photo quality or not but his colour looks a though its improved slightley. But as I said could be the photo quality.
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Post by dandy cichlids 28/11/2011, 09:57

Well I think the time has come tostart looking to re home this Tiger Shovel Nose Cat he is 5 inch in size (but will grow fast) feeding well on Various defrosted frozen foods (bloodworm, brine shrimp, krill) he is partial to a few young malawis so I have noticed. You will need a big tank to house this fish as they can grow up to about 4ft. He will eat anything that will fit in his mouth so would only be able to keep him with large fish when he grows. Experienced fish keepers only anyone interested please get in touch

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Post by k3vinjam3s 28/11/2011, 14:54

Well done on nursing him back to fuoo health. I hope you find him a new home soon.
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Post by dandy cichlids 28/11/2011, 16:48

thanks kevin and thanks also for putting that guy from up on to me about bn plecs just been earlier

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Post by carpguru 28/11/2011, 18:23

good work there dandy just finding him a home
now do you know norman banks you could
try him
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Post by k3vinjam3s 28/11/2011, 20:33

Lol, yes I thought it was pointless him going miles for the same plecs.
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