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I am inclined to agree that they are B. Villosus, the only other species could possibly be is a black version of pseudopimelodus bufonus but they are extremely rare. Even though the photo isn't the greatest and the fish are rather beat up I think they are B.V. One possibility about the condition of the fish is that they are bruised up from their shipping experience if recent, or that they don't get along with their conspecifics, that is, their own species. Also many species of pseudopimelodus will not tolerate other related fish from the same family. The vendor from where I got my B. Villosus had a pair in the same tank and had to separate them due to extreme fighting when together. They are a rather sedate species and prefer to hide during the day. Mine is tolerant of another non related catfish species (Giraffe cat) in the same tank. They are predator species that will eat any fish they can fit in their mouth like most predator cats so should only be kept with other fish their same size or larger presumably. Mine is fed a large nightcrawler or two mostly but did eat a slice of frozen tilapia when I tried it a while back if I recall. Not many folks keep this fish so not much information available so experimentation with food and possible tank mates is the key. When I first got the fish there was an existing school of guppies in the tank that disappeared by the next day, feeder fish would work I'm sure but not recommended for way too many reasons... If you get one, posting your experience would be appreciated!
 
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Yellowcat said:
I am inclined to agree that they are B. Villosus, the only other species could possibly be is a black version of pseudopimelodus bufonus but they are extremely rare. Even though the photo isn't the greatest and the fish are rather beat up I think they are B.V. One possibility about the condition of the fish is that they are bruised up from their shipping experience if recent, or that they don't get along with their conspecifics, that is, their own species. Also many species of pseudopimelodus will not tolerate other related fish from the same family. The vendor from where I got my B. Villosus had a pair in the same tank and had to separate them due to extreme fighting when together. They are a rather sedate species and prefer to hide during the day. Mine is tolerant of another non related catfish species (Giraffe cat) in the same tank. They are predator species that will eat any fish they can fit in their mouth like most predator cats so should only be kept with other fish their same size or larger presumably. Mine is fed a large nightcrawler or two mostly but did eat a slice of frozen tilapia when I tried it a while back if I recall. Not many folks keep this fish so not much information available so experimentation with food and possible tank mates is the key. When I first got the fish there was an existing school of guppies in the tank that disappeared by the next day, feeder fish would work I'm sure but not recommended for way too many reasons... If you get one, posting your experience would be appreciated!
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Hey thanks for the info the fish is not beat up its just how he looks
 
Yellowcat said:
I am inclined to agree that they are B. Villosus, the only other species could possibly be is a black version of pseudopimelodus bufonus but they are extremely rare. Even though the photo isn't the greatest and the fish are rather beat up I think they are B.V. One possibility about the condition of the fish is that they are bruised up from their shipping experience if recent, or that they don't get along with their conspecifics, that is, their own species. Also many species of pseudopimelodus will not tolerate other related fish from the same family. The vendor from where I got my B. Villosus had a pair in the same tank and had to separate them due to extreme fighting when together. They are a rather sedate species and prefer to hide during the day. Mine is tolerant of another non related catfish species (Giraffe cat) in the same tank. They are predator species that will eat any fish they can fit in their mouth like most predator cats so should only be kept with other fish their same size or larger presumably. Mine is fed a large nightcrawler or two mostly but did eat a slice of frozen tilapia when I tried it a while back if I recall. Not many folks keep this fish so not much information available so experimentation with food and possible tank mates is the key. When I first got the fish there was an existing school of guppies in the tank that disappeared by the next day, feeder fish would work I'm sure but not recommended for way too many reasons... If you get one, posting your experience would be appreciated!
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I will try to get a better pic if I could find them lol
 
Yellowcat said:
I am inclined to agree that they are B. Villosus, the only other species could possibly be is a black version of pseudopimelodus bufonus but they are extremely rare. Even though the photo isn't the greatest and the fish are rather beat up I think they are B.V. One possibility about the condition of the fish is that they are bruised up from their shipping experience if recent, or that they don't get along with their conspecifics, that is, their own species. Also many species of pseudopimelodus will not tolerate other related fish from the same family. The vendor from where I got my B. Villosus had a pair in the same tank and had to separate them due to extreme fighting when together. They are a rather sedate species and prefer to hide during the day. Mine is tolerant of another non related catfish species (Giraffe cat) in the same tank. They are predator species that will eat any fish they can fit in their mouth like most predator cats so should only be kept with other fish their same size or larger presumably. Mine is fed a large nightcrawler or two mostly but did eat a slice of frozen tilapia when I tried it a while back if I recall. Not many folks keep this fish so not much information available so experimentation with food and possible tank mates is the key. When I first got the fish there was an existing school of guppies in the tank that disappeared by the next day, feeder fish would work I'm sure but not recommended for way too many reasons... If you get one, posting your experience would be appreciated!
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If you don't mind I would like to see yours
 
Sure, mine is an adult around 10-11" I think be a female due to robust body shape. During the day the coloration can be mostly dull brown with few visible markings like in the top photo that shows slightly more contrasting markings than that. The bottom photo shows the nocturnal high contrast markings that emerge later in the evening until early mornings...
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Since I mentioned the "black" Pseudopimelodus Bufonis sp., here is what one looks like. Similar coloration but has a forked, banded tail...Black one -4.JPGBlack one.JPG
 
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