OutOfAfrica Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Team, I was travelling around NZ quite a while ago and during my journey I came across a very interesting cat. It was advertised as a "Pictus" . Looked really cool so I bought it. Now that my "little" pictus has grown into an 18" beauty I thought I should check out what variety he is - he has a flat head and really cool vertical stripes Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 18 inch??? some one please tel me what pictus gets that big! id love one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 this one?? http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/sp ... ies_id=428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 hopefully it doesnt have a red tail or you may need a bigger tank, a way bigger one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 he said 18'' , the one on that profile says it reaches 11'' only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Does this look familiar? http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/im ... ge_id=7568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Or maybe this? http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/im ... ge_id=2799 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Another option.... http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/im ... ge_id=3752 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 i dont think you can get shovelnoses in nz , if hes got one hes damn! lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 No, none of the big cats are on the "Allowable Imports" list Its possible, though, that a juvie got mixed up in a shipment of Pictus and wasn't picked up on. A lot of Pimelodid's can look pretty similar when they're very small. Whatever it is, if its got stripes, its not a Pictus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi Tracey, I was wondering how long it would take for you guys to wake up. 7568 was the best of your guess's - Meow I mean, how many clues do you have to drop for the penny to drop LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 come on now play nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Got any photos? 8) i second that we need photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I get the feeling you already know what your catfish is......... So what is this? A test to see if anyone else here knows anything about big catfish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 if you have a shovelnose! then man i am SOO! jelous lol ive always wanted one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 He is for sale if I get offered the right price. I am not into negotiation. Make me an reasonable offer and I will decide if he stays or goes. Highest bidder may win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I'd suggest you offer proof you actually have a Tig before you try selling him. Post us a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 until i see pics im not sold. also your 'buyer' will be loaded, how do i know? cause the more common shovels can hit 3 foot easily and not many people have tanks that large :lol: i thought shovelnose as soon as i read the flat nose part but i just dont think the likely hood of them getting mixed up in a shipment is very common, i only know of one other person ever to have had one. also (to the people that know about this stuff), when fish that we arent allowed get mixed up in shipments would they get destroyed if found? if so i hope you dont get your fishie confiscated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 also (to the people that know about this stuff), when fish that we aren't allowed get mixed up in shipments would they get destroyed if found? if so i hope you dont get your fishie confiscated depends on what sort of fish, they're funny about these things some times they make a huge deal out of the smallest things then other times they can care less :roll: example WCMM, paradise fish and leopard fish are all cold water fish that can quit easily live and breed in our local streams, plus they're not suppose to be here in the first place as ur not allowed to import them yet u can buy them in LFS but they would make a huge fuss if they found u in position of an fresh water stingray yet there is not way for them to survive in the wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 speaking of stingrays, i came across some on some overseas site, what cool little dudes, aparently they only stay small & are great in a tank, i'll have to try & find it again.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I would be happy to post a pic for you "disbelievers" but don't know how. And yes he exists all right. His brother ended up at Wet Pets in Palmerston North. For the initiated, you know that one exists brcause it started a riot on this forum quite some time back :lol: Give me your e-mail address Sharn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 but its not still at wet pets is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 It was nearly 2 years ago that that fish was at Wet Pets. It was estimated them to be around 12 to 16". If yours came in the same shipment and its only grown a few inches in 2 years............ I don't not believe you, I'm just sceptical until proof is offered. I'd be more than happy to post a pic in this thread for you, if you'd like. Send me a PM if you'd like an email address to send a pic to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I have just sent a pic to "MysticVampire". Confirmation on its way aye Mystic Mean while I will continue to enjoy him FYI - the one at Wet Pets was only about 8" when I delivered him and these guys grow slowly and live a long time. The secret is not to over feed them or they get FAT . Keep em lean and they will live a happy healthy life. Oh yeah, I feed mine chunks of trout every 3-4 days ( and the odd African Cichlid ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 ooo i would like a pic, my i have a email button next to my PM. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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