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[yodapwnsasmurf]

Hey there,

I'm looking for some info from people who have had experience breeding any large Catfish, specifically Hemibagrus and Bumblebee Cats.

Whether you used hormones or not, doesn't matter I just need a few tips before I embark on this project.

I've got a small colony of Pseudomystus siamensis (2 female, 3 male) that I would like to breed before moving onto the Hemibagrus Nemurus.



All info useful, thanks in advance!

Finn

[Fox]

I think someone over here got some eggs laid but nothing come of it.
Ollie from Aquotix may know more. ??????

[Mr_docfish]

I only know one person who did the H nemerus once - used hormones - but he wont devulge any further details....

i also know of at least two others who have done other similar cats like bumble bees and striped mystus.... But again, they wont offer details...

[yodapwnsasmurf]

I've spoken a bit with a few guys in QLD who breed Catfish and I've got some good tips.

I was really just wanting some more specific details, such as what those breeders would be able to tell.

At least now I know it can be done!

[bigjohnnofish]

it can be done in the wild so its just a case of replicating the conditions in a tank or pond hormones will just speed things up

[yodapwnsasmurf]

it can be done in the wild so its just a case of replicating the conditions in a tank or pond hormones will just speed things up

Thanks Johnno.

Can you or somebody else give me a step by step guide to using the hormone?

I'm fairly sure I understand it, just want to be sure.

Is it:

1, Check for egg maturity
2, Once eggs are mature, inject recommended dosage of Ovaprim.
3, After a week (?) strip the milt and eggs of the fish together in a bowl/put the fish together for a natural spawn.

That's just what I've got so far....