15 replies to this topic

[Scotty Richo]

Can ya get shovel nose catfish in Perth and what type can ya get??

Cheers scott

[Kleinz]

Have seen Lima shovelnose advertised on rare occasions, so that's one.

http://www.planetcat...p?species_id=98

[bigjohnnofish]

im pretty sure tiger shovel noses are now noxious... such a pity very pretty fish....

[Jules]

I got a Lima and have another mate with one. Come up time to time.
Im pretty sure only Tigrinus are noxious.
Lima is grey listed only.

Edited by Jules, 12 March 2013 - 02:21 PM.

[Brodybmx1]

Photos I love these fish

[Jules]

I cant upload photos for some reason. Ill have them uploaded for you. Ill put up some pics of my tanks in the TB section over next few days with basic run down of the tanks.
Yeah i love him too! Currently growing the little fella up to go into my bass and ray tank!

[bigjohnnofish]

tigirinus isnt noxious but tiger shovelnose is... different fish jules

[Bowdy]

I cant upload photos for some reason. Ill have them uploaded for you. Ill put up some pics of my tanks in the TB section over next few days with basic run down of the tanks.
Yeah i love him too! Currently growing the little fella up to go into my bass and ray tank!

Still haven't got photo bucket sussed mate

[Jules]

ah right, cheers johnno. wouldnt mind a tigrinus cat hey, stunning specimen!

bowdy home computer is useless and work computer has photobucket blocked, making me stuffed you dont need photos, you seen the little fella

[Bowdy]

You have an iPhone that's all you need to post pics bro il have to come for a beer and show you how to do it.

[Jules]

Might have to take you up on that offer man, or ill come check out your tanks and stimmy man

[Peckoltia]

Just to clarify -

Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum is the noxious listed catfish in Western Ausralia. However this is just one of about five species commonly referred to as a "Tiger shovel-nose". Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum and Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum are the two most common though, I have seen both in Australia in the past. They are hard to tell apart at a young age, but it becomes quite obvious after about 30cm. Not ALL "Tiger Shovel-nose" are noxious listed in Western Australia.

Merodontotus tigrinus is not noxious listed, nor is it a "Tiger shovel-nose", these fish have the common name Zebra catfish or Zebra shovel-nose. I have not seen these available in Australia for many years, which is a shame as they are a lovely fish.

Apologies for any spelling errors, I don't have time to google right now.

Alex

[Scales]

Can any sponsors get the species that Alex has mentioned in?

[Scotty Richo]

Anyone know how much zebra shovel-nose are??

[Peckoltia]

M. tigrinus were around the $1,500-2,000 mark. As I haven't seen them in years they would probably be more these days.

To anyone wanting to keep the non-noxious tiger shovelnose. Don't bother unless you have a tank that is at least 10' long and a minimum of 4-5' wide. They are very active, and have a habit of smashing themselves up on tanks when startled.

[bigjohnnofish]

heres a pic for you guys/gals

max size is around 60cm although a few have been known to get a little bigger...

there was one for sale over east recently but wasnt the best quality and was sporting some scarring down one side towards its tail... price was $1500...

a couple people i know that have kept them reckon a smaller tank of 6x2x2 was better as they didnt smash themselves up as was said above...

Edited by bigjohnnofish, 20 March 2013 - 02:22 PM.