My catfish addiction

[fishguy1978]

I collected about 5gal of rain water from a downspout on the back of the house. I have the C brevirostris in a 55g that is less than half full with hopes of triggering a spawn. The rain water tested ~6ph, 1-3 degrees Kh and stopped counting around 20 degrees Gh. Zero nitrates.

 

[tlindsey]

I collected about 5gal of rain water from a downspout on the back of the house. I have the C brevirostris in a 55g that is less than half full with hopes of triggering a spawn. The rain water tested ~6ph, 1-3 degrees Kh and stopped counting around 20 degrees Gh. Zero nitrates.View attachment 1536288

 

[fishguy1978]

Stopped by the lfs on the way home yesterday. Their stock is from the Wet Spot and I scored 6 C similis at $8ea. Another lfs had them at $16.

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

I love to see a fellow catfish enthusiast, especially a Raphael cat enthusiast! I have two myself, one I bought as an adult and the other I've grown from a small size. Good luck with your beauties, of all kinds!

 

[fishguy1978]

I'm collecting rain water to try triggering the C brevirostris.

 

[phreeflow]

I'm collecting rain water to try triggering the C brevirostris.

Did it work?

 

[fishguy1978]

Did it work?

Not yet. I have more rain in the forecast though. I can only collect about 20g at a time with buckets.

 

[fishguy1978]

Males and females

C melini