27 Pictus catfish

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I have 2 and they still frolic around and keep one eye on the flowerhorn. I saw these at petco earlier and they were tagged polka dot pictus. Think I'll get a couple and compare.
 
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Minus one more, a bit smaller ~5.5", looks Peruvian. Cause of death is unknown. The damage on the top may or may not be post mortem, IDK.

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Minus one more, a big one, 6"-6.5", looks Colombian too. Cause of death is unknown.

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Over the last half a year - minus three more. Two 7", look Colombian, and one 5.5", looks Peruvian. Cause of death is unknown.

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How many are left now? A dozen?

Here's hoping some will live into their 20s (or longer!) like celebrist's Morris and Millingu's dad's individual have.
 

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Probably 12-15 left. Hard to count. As evidenced by fin damage and an occasional witnessing of fights, there are some squabbles over hierarchy and perhaps territory establishing attempts, which never lead to anything lasting in terms of territory division.

 

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