Maelys the flash zebra catfish (Brachyplatystoma juruense) growout thread

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shookONES said:
I always joke that small Brachy. cats are stupid, and I don't mean it in a bad way. Every small one I've grown out (tigrinus, juruense, platynema) have done best in small enclosures. I usually start out babies in small acrylic boxes hung in my main tank with minimal decor. In a confined space, they're much better at eating and less inclined to bash their faces into the side of the tank when startled.
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I always wondered where one can get those small enclosures
 
shookONES said:
I always joke that small Brachy. cats are stupid, and I don't mean it in a bad way. Every small one I've grown out (tigrinus, juruense, platynema) have done best in small enclosures. I usually start out babies in small acrylic boxes hung in my main tank with minimal decor. In a confined space, they're much better at eating and less inclined to bash their faces into the side of the tank when startled.
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Thats good to know as i planned on groeing the cats iut in a 150. I figured bigger = better lol if it struggles i'll move it back to the 75. Also have a 20 gal i could use
 
Agree with Rob's description of jur feeding. They appear to prefer to sit in the flow, all barbels spread out, and wait for food to hit a barbel.

I throw food in my tanks all together twice a day, about a handful of pellets and cut fish all at once. The flow in my tank is strong and directed. Plenty hits their barbels usually.
 
jaws7777 said:
Thats good to know as i planned on groeing the cats iut in a 150. I figured bigger = better lol if it struggles i'll move it back to the 75. Also have a 20 gal i could use
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Yup smaller the better. Just don't let water quality go by the wayside in a smaller tank.

Also worth noting, be careful mixing with polys. I've always had issues with lower jaw polys chomping on tails :(
 
shookONES said:
Yup smaller the better. Just don't let water quality go by the wayside in a smaller tank.

Also worth noting, be careful mixing with polys. I've always had issues with lower jaw polys chomping on tails :(
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Ahhhh yeah the worm looking parts. Didnt think of that yeah i have a couple if jerk LJ's

C Chicxulub any new pics of yours ? Its one of the main reasons why i wanted to try juru
 
jaws7777 said:
Ahhhh yeah the worm looking parts. Didnt think of that yeah i have a couple if jerk LJ's

C Chicxulub any new pics of yours ? Its one of the main reasons why i wanted to try juru
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I'll try to update my threads soon. I'm in radiotherapy and all I want to do lately is like in bed lol
 
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Well, it pains me to report this, but I've lost Maelys. Thanks to J jaws7777 for reminding me that I forgot to share this.

I was away all last weekend, and came home to find a 10" stick of catfish jerky on the floor behind my tank. I've got lids and a hood, but he managed to find the hole in the back of my hood where the plumbing enters the tank.

I was absolutely gutted at the loss of this guy. I've never lost a catfish to jumping before, and it came as quite a surprise. I have no clue what caused it. I guess Ser Barristan came for him. :/
 
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