why can't i keep UPD catfish alive??? :(

JDH

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I just went through another upside down catfish, they just won't stay alive in my tank. My tank stats are in my sig, is there something i'm doing wrong? I just bought this one 2 or 3 days ago. I had another one a few weeks ago that also only lasted a few days. :(
 
What are the water parameters of the tank (pH, ammonia, nitrite & nitrate? Do they match those of the shop you are buying the fish from?

Synodontis nigriventris is a schooling fish and shouldnt be lept alone.
 
Did you buy them both from the same source? Just wondering on their quality of fish. Also wondering if their water parameters are vastly different from yours, it almost sounds like the fish went into shock. Maybe you can ask them about their tank water, what it's kept at and make sure yours is the same? This sure is a disheartening situation for you. :sad:
 
CFC - I don't have any up-to-date numbers for my tank because i don't have my own test kit. I get it tested for free at PetsMart. Last time it was tested which was about 10 days ago all the numbers were perfectly fine.

I was thinking the same thing about Synodontis nigriventris being a schooling fish, but i've read different things on them and i can't seem to get a straight answer.



SnowyzMom - I bought them from the same store, but 2 different locations. They are a very popular LFS that specialize in fish, so i would think that they carry good quality stock. I bought another fish from them on the same day when i bought the UPD Cat a few days ago, and she's still doing fine so i don't think it's their water. I don't know what to think anymore.


Thank you both for your replies. :)
 
What were the exact parameters when last tested? I have no problems with USD cats but they are definatley shoaling fish, everything I have read indicated that.

Sorry you are having such problems.
 

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