Please ID this catfish

[ducatigirl]

Here he is, I suspect he has some sort of mouth infection, which I am treating with teatree oil and epsom salts.
In order to get his tank ph correct etc, I need to know exactly what species it is, i have looked at all the catfish pics, but cant seem to find this one, as hes almost black with leopard type spots on fins and underbelly.

He doesnt move out of his log, I managed to transport him to another tank across the room by taking his log with him still in it.lol

 

[ducatigirl]

and another

 

[ducatigirl]

Anyone??????

I really need to know.

 

[Sarr]

Wow, I have never seen this species before but here's a bump. Have you ruled out Planet Catfish?

 

[tanker]

Looks like a synodontis species.

 

[ducatigirl]

Thanks guys, I did look that up, no blackish fish though
Oh and does anyone know how to lower ph when I have run out of Ph down additive?

 

[ianab]

It's some sort of Synodontis - try here

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=29#89

As for your pH, I would just leave it alone. pH down is actually diluted battery acid.

Here is the Material Safety Data Sheet that shows the main ingredient, 10% solution of Sulphuric acid. So it will certainly bring the pH down, but is it actually benefical to the fish?

http://cms.marsfishcare.com/files/msds/phdown_2451.pdf

Ian

 

[ducatigirl]

Could be this one?
Mine is more block colour, but it looks close
Synodontis gobroni or S. rukwaensis???
Anyone?

 

[spacefish34]

hi there.that is a featherfin,synodontis eupterus.i have one who is seven years old and a great community fish for the larger aquarium...

 

[ducatigirl]

AWESOME
Thanks heaps. Featherfin Squeaker
Can you please post your pic of yours or is it in your gallery?
I'm not sure if this one has a mouth problem.
Or how old this one is.
I am so glad to know it is ok with other fish, was a bit worried for other fish.