What is this and who wants it ? SOLD ! (given away actually)

[kidslikefish]

Bought this guy at maybe an inch long from Mike about a year ago. He/she/it stayed in the 46gal bowfront while I traveled to London.  I don't even know what he is officially.

Now I have this ....

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff85/bqpw11/HPIM3546.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff85/bqpw11/HPIM3545.jpg

He loves bottom-feeder tablets, never seems to bother the guppies/platties he's with.  So, he plays well with others  :)
He's not blind or possessed, even though the camera flash makes him look it !!

Has for sure outgrown the tank he is in. He's probably 5+ inches and top fin is probably 4'ish.  Fins are beautiful, but he really needs more space to roam.   Free to a good home with large tank.  Not sure how to transport, maybe in a 5-gallon bucket or an ice chest.

Can be picked up in Kingwood, or maybe meet on Saturday at Houston Aquarium Warehouse (I'm thinking I need to check that out after seeing the posts on the Retailer's Feedback board).

Who would like a new addition to a large tank they have ?

[alexarae]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

I believe it's a syno....it's beautiful.

BUMP for this fine CAK. Someone pick this baby up!!!  

[armthehomeless]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

Its a Synodontis eupterus.

You are correct to suggest a bucket. He can easily puncture bags. Good luck

[jetchanic]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

I call dibs.  im in kingwood and would love this.  As well as he would love to live in my tank.

[alexarae]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

Yay!!! It goes to a CAKer.  
You needed a big one Shawn.  :wink:
Something to fill up that 135.

[jeb102385]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

I will take him if you can meet somewhere he would get along with the one I already have in the 100

[jetchanic]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

:naughty:  no sir.  i called "dibs".  everyone plays by that rule.  just like everyone plays by the "not it" rule.

[kidslikefish]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

Going to live in jetchanic's 7-foot tank pending pick-up tomorrow.

Glad to find him a nice, and big, home !

[jetchanic]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

ha dibs does work!

[armthehomeless]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

jetchanic - just so you know, the Synodontis eupterus likes more neutral and even acidic waters. (pH ~6.4 to ~7.3). While it willl most certainly be able to live in harder waters (I've had them in pH of up to 7.8), it would not be an ideal tankmate for tropheus. With that said, feel free to do what you want.

I currently have 5 with rainbowfish and large barbs.

[peterp63]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

I have one in an african cichlid tank and he is doing AWESOME!!  The substrate is crushed coral so the water is probably pretty basic....

[jetchanic]

Re: What is this and who wants it ?

Thanks tim for your input. Per this website it is said that they like 8.0 ph.  I have found many websites and the preferred ph varies on each one.  I Think that i will Take my chances.  if he does not do well then i will find someone else to take thim.

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_feather.php