Jaguar Catfish --- Liosomadoras oncinus

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JayP

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I was considering getting one of these guys, But after reading up on them I am concerned about the heat factor. I have read that Jaguar cats should be kept no higher than 75,78f ? I have my tanks set at 83f as my other stock need the higher temps. I think I have came to the conclusion that although these catfish are some of the most attractive ones I have seen and seem to be quite rare, they may not work with my tanks ;(
 
Most people never see their jaguar, so I don't think it is worth it, even with the proper temps.
 
Also,you'll probably never see the cat if you have decor in your tank as they are notorious hiders.
 
JayP said:
I was considering getting one of these guys, But after reading up on them I am concerned about the heat factor. I have read that Jaguar cats should be kept no higher than 75,78f ? I have my tanks set at 83f as my other stock need the higher temps. I think I have came to the conclusion that although these catfish are some of the most attractive ones I have seen and seem to be quite rare, they may not work with my tanks ;(
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I've never read that. Can you please cite the source?

PCF and FishBase list a rather wide range of 68-82 F. http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=173

Mine have been fine at ~80 F.
 
Ya, I've read about not keeping them over 76F as well. I keep 3 with my C. Pleuros. I only see them at feedings. My tank temps are from 76-82F. You'll hear them more often than you'll see them.
 
bottles said:
Ya, I've read about not keeping them over 76F as well. I keep 3 with my C. Pleuros. I only see them at feedings. My tank temps are from 76-82F. You'll hear them more often than you'll see them.
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I didnt know they were talking catfish
 
They are not "talking catfish" as in the common name of the Family Doradidae. They are woodcats, i.e., Family Auchenipteridae. But many catfish can produce audible sounds, e.g., the very common Pimelodus blochii, TSN, and other pims, synos, etc. It's just that Doradids are best known for it.
 
thebiggerthebetter said:
They are not "talking catfish" as in the common name of the Family Doradidae. They are woodcats, i.e., Family Auchenipteridae. But many catfish can produce audible sounds, e.g., the very common Pimelodus blochii, TSN, and other pims, synos, etc. It's just that Doradids are best known for it.
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my bad. I always heard that talking catfish were any catfish that could make audible sounds. Thanks for the clarification.
 
thebiggerthebetter said:
I've never read that. Can you please cite the source?

PCF and FishBase list a rather wide range of 68-82 F. http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=173

Mine have been fine at ~80 F.
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Temperature and water quality

The ideal water temperature for this species is 20 – 24°C. Do not combine it with tropical species that need a higher water temperature, because temperatures above 24°C can cause the Jaguar catfish to stop eating.
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/catfish/jaguar.php
there is a few other threads I have read that say that owners Jaguars have stopped eating till temp was lowered. And people asking what temp is best because the warmer temps seem to slow them down and make them less active eaters. I have never seen any of this first hand just reporting what I ave researched.

None the less I have said no to these Beautiful awesome cats and will be getting Lima Shovel Nose Catfish instead yahhhhh lol
 
JayP, thanks much for the reply. I appreciate the new knowledge.

Aweshade9 said:
...I always heard that talking catfish were any catfish that could make audible sounds...
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There is no error in this statement :) It's about the context :)
 
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