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I have an unknown kind of bottomfeeder, and in the last couple of days it has developed a large white mark on its side. The mark itself almost seems flat, however, there is a little dark line on it and one spot that appears like a little bump. He is active and just as curious about us as he usually is but....
I couldn't get a pic on here but I put one of the fish on my profile. Not sure it will help tho.
Also, if someone can tell me what kind this fish I would greatly appreciate it. :help2:
Rbishop
12-20-2010, 4:42 AM
What other fish are in the tank with it? Tank size?
user_name
12-20-2010, 6:14 AM
It's defintely some kind of syno catfish, google syndotis catfish and let us know if there are any similarities.
RB his stock is included in his my tank section.
I did a search and I think it might be Synodontis Ocellifer, although mine has almost no spots on the body mostly on the tail. I also have 1 Tiger Barb, and some neons. We had more but over the past year and half a couple have gone to the big pond in the sky.
The tank is 1' high, 1' Deep and 3' long. We are considering making the tank larger but that would only be going deeper as the tank sits on a divider in the front entrance.
fishorama
12-20-2010, 4:54 PM
Call me an idiot but I can't see your fish, "my tank" doesn't open for me...Help please
Rbishop
12-20-2010, 5:50 PM
It's defintely some kind of syno catfish, google syndotis catfish and let us know if there are any similarities.
RB his stock is included in his my tank section.
Well, it doesn't show or state anything solid...and it is best to give as much detail as possible when asking for help...no need to make folks go search for it.
jasonG75
12-20-2010, 6:23 PM
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The tank is 1' high, 1' Deep and 3' long.
Not sure if this fish belongs in this tank...20gallon from your dimentions
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2607&pictureid=22326
Well when I bought this guy he was significantly smaller, he was just a little guy. Got him at Petsmart and they didn't tell us he would be so big. He should be in a bigger tank and we are looking at getting a bigger one, but it would have the same footprint. We will have to figure something out. Guy across the street might be interested, he has a huge tank and is going bigger... maybe.
thebrandon
12-21-2010, 1:12 AM
With most fish the footprint is the most important thing. Even if you go taller and have more water volume it wont do much good with him.
Purchasing a pet from a petstore with little information is probably something we have all done, so don't feel bad. It's a lesson most of us have had to learn at some point in our animal keeping career, whether it be fish or dogs or reptiles ect.
pbeemer
12-21-2010, 3:47 PM
if that's a Chinese high-fin cat (not an expert, can't tell for sure) it's going to get 2 - 3 feet long
Dang that's big I hope someone can tell me that isn't what he is. Has anyone figured out what the spot might be yet? The picture in the above posts don't show the spot (I accidently put that pic there, and now I can't repeat the accident), but if you go to my album there are some with the spot in question. That is my main concern, I sure don't want to lose him. Both my husband and I like him and watch him alot.
fishorama
12-21-2010, 7:15 PM
Dang, his dorsal fin is big! He looks like he could be a biggish syno (hybrid?). I'm guessing 6-8 inches...
Dangerdoll
12-21-2010, 7:27 PM
I have the same syno, got him at petsmart too. Not sure what kind he is but I have 2. One is a lot darker, while one is white as you have. My two have maxed out at about 7 inches. I find they are both pretty turf aggressive, as they fight only with each other over a hiding spot behind a large piece of driftwood. I highly doubt this is an injury from your other fish but feel like I need to ask what your parameters are in the tank. Also, do you have any caves that he may have scraped himself on while trying to make his home?
drgnfrc13
12-26-2010, 8:53 PM
I can't help you on the disease/injury ID, but the fish is a Synodontus notata x Synodontis ocellifer hybrid. They're fairly common in the hobby and will usually get to about 8 inches long, 9" being the maximum.