Eclipse (Sun) Catfish w/ white splotches

[thebiggerthebetter]

That's an interesting thought, about the body being disproportionate. I'll keep an eye on them to be sure of what's happening, regardless of if I know how to treat it .

It's worth noting that I keep a stick of relatively fresh zucchini in my tanks for my plecos. This sun cat has lived in common tanks with those plecos and never showed much interest in veggies. I've tried 2 or 3 different types, so maybe exploring that option would be cool.

I think the gameplan is basically observe, and base my treatment accordingly. Like theres so way to be sure at this point because the fish is active, eats well (bloodworms and Hikari Carnivore pellets) and can be seen around the tank all night long (Super active at night).

I'll be sure to update.

From what you write, I don't see any reason for worry or even mentioning any treatment / medicating. There isn't a problem. Yet. The fish behaves healthy. Has an outstanding diet - kudos to you. The splotches are clean.

I agree with the close observation plan and am too interested in what this might be or will develop into.

There is no question whatsoever that the suncat is a funny looking one, short body, way oversized dorsal fin.

I don't think suncats would take any veggies; neither would synos normally but the inclusion of say spirulina or other green matter in their diet (for instance flakes) might help. I only mentioned what I mentioned as a food for thought that probably has no or a feeble connection with your case.

 

[Breeze]

I don't think suncats would take any veggies; neither would synos normally but the inclusion of say spirulina or other green matter in their diet (for instance flakes) might help. I only mentioned what I mentioned as a food for thought that probably has no or a feeble connection with your case.

I bought bottom feeder pellets to see if the sun cat will take a bit more plant matter into its diet, just to cover all the bases. (There is spirulina and peas in the formulation of the pellets I bought)

I'll be sure to update

 

[Deadliestviper7]

My Sun cat never touched veggies, unless you count cooked spaghetti, it wasn't for him, so I got surprised when he started eating it

 

[twentyleagues]

My Sun cat never touched veggies, unless you count cooked spaghetti, it wasn't for him, so I got surprised when he started eating it

Spaghetti isnt a veggie.

 

[pops]

Lol

 

[Breeze]

I recently found the sun cat and the raph cat residing in the same cichlids cave (hollow stone) which leads me to beleive that regardless of whether they are fighting or not, they would still be in contact with one another. This would lead to almost certain scar tissue to some degree.

Now I could still be wrong on this one, but I'm feeling confident. I have attached some new photos, along with the original 3. Let me know what you think. It looks like the scar tissue is more pronounced but hasn't grown to a larger surface area. It's just been emboldened, as to be able to see it clearer.

I'll be sure to update.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

The white spots might not be effected by tank mates but by rubbing against the cave, especially if there is a raph in the cave too and the suncat might have to stay off the bottom, which means it has to move a bit to stay afloat and off the prickly raph. Doing so in tight quarters can involve rubbing the same body parts against the same spots in the cave.