Various catfish species in various locations this spring

[MrBlakcIS300]

If you need a water change stop let me know. I'm in Lake Elmo, MN off of HWY 94. No RO, but free well water.

 

[necrocanis]

Cliff my house is open if you make it down to Texas. Have you checked with the Dallas World Aquarium to see if they are interested in getting in on this study? I was thinking about contacting them myself soon about some of the things we discussed.

Not sure *I'll make it down that far, but who knows. If some interesting enough catfish are to be had for study or if some more funding comes through then anything is possible. I have to focus on saving up enough money for a road trip and paying for two months rent at once lol. Hopefully gas prices go lower or stay steady so i can plan this out to a "T". Might contact The Dallas World Aquarium. Never been. Do they have some impressive catfish?

"Looking for other than channel catfish. Blue cats, and flatheads would be nice, also white catfish would be cool. My studies are mainly in the area of pimelodidae right now, but eventually will encompass all catfish. The first book I'm authoring will deal exclusively with pimelodidae and their hybrids."


I can get you some white catfish next summer. I catch lots of yoy in our seine survey. They would probably ship better than larger specimens too. They aren't native to Maine so I "remove" all that I catch. Might be able to get you some brown bullheads too.

If you need just a fin clip for DNA, that's no problem either.

That would be sweet. I'll have to brush up my research on them. They live in North Carolina where I'm from, but more towards the coast and have personally never seen one in person. When I saw you were from main I decided you would be a good person to ask as I've saw it listed on their range maps. Please keep me in mind for this. Would be very sweet indeed. What by chance is the largest you've encountered?

I'm certain we could figure out shipping (drilled plastic tub inside bag of water inside shipping box), but it would be a bit expensive and possibly a little risky. It would be best if he was driven, but I think if someone really knows what their doing and cost isn't prohibitive it could work. He's just hanging out in my 600 with the big guys right now, so there is zero rush. Just know if we can work it out at some point, you can have him. He's a friendly little guy. I'll keep the potential for meeting up somewhere in mind when I plan any trips.

Don't know if it was my fish you were thinking of. My two big nigers only are about 30" or so. They've still got some good growing to do.

Fortunately, I can't say I currently have any catfish skeletons, but if that sad day comes I'll ship a giant frozen catfish to you to skeletonize for your collection.

Thanks. I think I was thinking of someone else, but I did remember you having some large ones too. If I end up going to texas I might as well go all out and swing through cali too lol. I'll let you know.

If you need a water change stop let me know. I'm in Lake Elmo, MN off of HWY 94. No RO, but free well water.

That's on my route in. Probably not going to need anything on the way out, but rather on the way in. Unless someone offers me some cats in the northern states then I would have to do some water changes on the way out also. Those wouldn't be very happy catfish though, lol. Living in coolers or tubs for three weeks. I've done it before with no problems, but still don't like it. I'll keep your offer in mind. Tnx

 

[spotfin]

"That would be sweet. I'll have to brush up my research on them. They live in North Carolina where I'm from, but more towards the coast and have personally never seen one in person. When I saw you were from main I decided you would be a good person to ask as I've saw it listed on their range maps. Please keep me in mind for this. Would be very sweet indeed. What by chance is the largest you've encountered?"

For white catfish? Most of the ones I catch are 1/2- 2 1/2". So far, they are only found in one river here in Maine. Most are caught in tidal waters but are found as far upstream as the first dam. I have seen anglers catching white cats up to 15" or so, and have heard of larger ones being caught. A co-worker has a 7" specimen in a tank at work.

 

[amazonfishman]

They don't have anything that unusual per say at the moment but they have the facilities too house some true monsters. There is a 200,000 gallon main tank thats an amazon exhibit. Several large redtails in the 4-5' range, a couple pseudoplatystoma in the main tank also, I donated my 28" one there a few years back when I had to break down my pond. They had some pangasius gigas for a while also, I think a few are still around.

It's an incredible place and one that I frequent on a fairly regular basis.

 

[necrocanis]

They don't have anything that unusual per say at the moment but they have the facilities too house some true monsters. There is a 200,000 gallon main tank thats an amazon exhibit. Several large redtails in the 4-5' range, a couple pseudoplatystoma in the main tank also, I donated my 28" one there a few years back when I had to break down my pond. They had some pangasius gigas for a while also, I think a few are still around.

It's an incredible place and one that I frequent on a fairly regular basis.

If I get down there maybe Ill have to check it out. Thanks for everyone's support.

 

[necrocanis]

Bump! Let me know if there's more people interested. Not too many takers so far.

 

[necrocanis]

Bump

 

[Wiggles92]

When do you expect to be in OH and PA?

I've got a little (5" or so) RTC with me at college here in northwestern OH that's going to need a new home in a few months, so I could see about getting it to you along your journey.

I also have a large pond back home in western PA with native fish including a few different species of catfish (channel, bullhead, flathead, etc.); some of the catfish are decent sized (longer than 2'). You could sample them if we can arrange something.

 

[gangster]

Sounds like a fun and interesting trip. Good to see ya back.

 

[necrocanis]

When do you expect to be in OH and PA?

I've got a little (5" or so) RTC with me at college here in northwestern OH that's going to need a new home in a few months, so I could see about getting it to you along your journey.

I also have a large pond back home in western PA with native fish including a few different species of catfish (channel, bullhead, flathead, etc.); some of the catfish are decent sized (longer than 2'). You could sample them if we can arrange something.

I will be going through ohio twice once in the last week of march and once during the week of april 11-15th. I would definitely be interested in picking it up. Thanks for your intrest. I'll get back to you on the natives. Trying to pick up some baby blues, and flats in NC when I am visiting my family. Those dates may change, but I'll keep you informed.

Sounds like a fun and interesting trip. Good to see ya back.

Thanks it's good to be back. Will have some exciting stuff in the future for MFK for sure!


Anyone know of any hatcheries or fish farms that have blues and flats along the route I proposed?