shadowfax Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 MysticVampire, could you put up the pic if your allowed, im really keen to see it ( purely because i have an interest in catfish) & i was just asking if it was still at wet pets, i haven't seen it there, they had a lovely red tailed catfish but im not sure what happened to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 this is not my picture to post so OutOfAfrica if u want me to remove it just let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 ouh yeah i am so incredibly jalousie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 now that is a cool fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 A pretty crappy photo I know, but I snuck out and snapped a quicky during my daughters birthday party But that is my little friend all right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 No way!! **Not that i like them, i think they are hideous, but because it is in NZ, and you are probably the only person with one, i shall hail you ** /me still doesnt know for sure that you do have one/it .... You could easily take a photo from somewhere else couldnt you......... The only way to know for sure is for my own two eyes to see it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 evilknieval69... u think there hideous? lol why would you think that!? i rekon its one of the most awsum looking big cats around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 hey, its just what i think... i dont like big fish.... I prefer smaller fish etc. I still think it is a wicked looking fish, but how could someone think that thing look awesome...??? We are all different.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 well lets hope some ones buys it & has a tank big enough for it to be happy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 From all the info I have found they only get to 24" in captivity so easily manageable. Hideous - mate you gotta see it in person - VERY attractive fish. Its like trying to explain the beauty of a fully coloured Malawi Utaka - you just can not do it. But if you see them in the flesh they are quite outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 good luck in find it a new home, if only my tank was bigger ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 From all the info I have found they only get to 24" in captivity so easily manageable. What size tank do you have it in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 He lives in a 4 foot tank at present. I phoned MAF today to report him as an illegal import. I thought if I spoke to someone of authority then we may come to some sort of arrangement in order for me to retain him. They could not put me onto anyone who could help and suggested I call "The Ministry of Fisheries" - they could not help me and got me a contact # for MAF again - I called on the new MAF # and they said to call DOC I give up - I did my best to inform the authorities so I guess he stays I mean what do you do :-? Maybe being honest can pay off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 lol i wouldent bother doin that at the risk they may take it of me lol lets just hope theres more around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 lets get them breading well thats if there is 2 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 lol if we had a big enough tank to breed them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 it would b worth gettn a huge tank to bread a huge fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 lol sure would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 tigs are neat, TSN are not :lol: i wouldnt mind seeing more of these out there going to people that knew what they were getting into (whole large fish small tank deal with newbies) however if TSN were allowed i think that would be a sad day, considering they can get to the length of an average 12 year old seen some pics of a 5 footer on MFK. hope ya tig doesnt get taken off ya they are neat fish and it seems like theyre one of those fish that have no reason to be banned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfAfrica Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi Team, There are lot of fish that should not be banned. It is unfortunate that the authorities are either so misinformed or uneducated here in NZ. I am trying to do the right thing. The way I see it is like this: I am a consumer who enjoys ornamental fish. I do not import fish or any other live stock and simply liked what I saw and bought it. It is not my job to know what is permited and what is not. Thank you all for bringing this situation to my attention - I will endeavour to get it all resolved one way or the other. If I was to have my pet removed from my posession I would be extremely upset. This fish poses ZERO environmental risk here in NZ ( he has been quarantined now for over two years ). The outcome I am hoping for is that whoever needs to know contacts me and we come to a reasonable agreement. If this involves being granted a special permit with stringent conditions on tracking his where abouts and current condition ( eg: dead or alive , including producing a corpse upon death ) then this would be very acceptable and logical. Anyway, we will see how it all pans out. Thanks for all your help Off to Antarctica now so will check in when I get back in aprox 2 weeks. PS: He has an 8 foot tank waiting for him when/if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 yea lol i want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 ive still got them lol i dont think i got rid of any of the main ones big clown knife aro pacu pair of oscars and some large plecos no more til i get a bigger tank hehe which should be prety soon cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 i have a place he can stay.. What a beautiful fish my Bf is going to cry when i show him this.... he loves these so much and has always wanted one.. *looks over at 7 foot tank* Recon he can come to auckland?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 how would u price something that is one of a kind in NZ? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 good point.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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