jurunese question

[tyjo1334]

is a powerhead necessary for these guys im about to pick up a couple of 3"ers? Putting them in with 6 pbass, oscar and a 6" gar. Thanks

 

[tokyogasmask]

I think so.
I put a powerful powerhead in my Jurus tank a while back, and it spends all day perched on a piece of bogwood directly in the flow. It loves it!

And not sure why, but I have seen a huge growth spurt since he has been doing this.

 

[matthewlimkaijie]

how big r ur pbs? the pbs may mistaken ur jurus as feeders...
best not to comm them nw.
Add a heater to your tank as small catfishes are very prone to whitespots.

 

[johno27]

My jur also loves the curent. I think they thrive in highly oxygenated water

 

[tyjo1334]

Pbass are 2.5"-5". How fast do these guys grow from 3" to 6"?

 

[tyjo1334]

TTT

 

[Mr Pleco]

I had better luck when I grew my Jur out in a qt tank , so I could change water frequently as I power fed him and weaned him off feeders... He's about 16" now not counting trailers. ( he's currently in with an L330 , L24 and a 10" gld Sev)

With food aggressive fish such as pbass and oscars when small he might be out competed for food in a community tank .

Pick up a 55 off of craigslist and keep your Jur in that until he starts growing. I dont know why but 5-6 " seems to be the critical point with them.

On another note I'd only keep one Jur in a tank no need to buy 2.. my 2 cnts

They are a great looking cat, good luck

 

[tyjo1334]

thanks

 

[bigfishsmallpond]

is a powerhead necessary for these guys im about to pick up a couple of 3"ers? Putting them in with 6 pbass, oscar and a 6" gar. Thanks

your jurunese will eat the little pbass and if you get two have two tanks as thay are solitary catfish

 

[tyjo1334]

they are solitary catfish even in a heavily stocked 210g tank?