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== Catfish == | == Catfish == | ||
Catfish hybrids are far less common than Cichlid or Livebearer but not unheard of. Common Catfish such as Plecos and Corydoras are very unlikely to hybridize however. Here are some of the known hybrids: | Catfish hybrids are far less common than Cichlid or Livebearer but not unheard of. Common Catfish such as Plecos and Corydoras are very unlikely to hybridize however. Here are some of the known hybrids: | ||
− | *[[File:Synodontis Angelicus x Eupterus.jpg|thumb|274x274px|Syndodontis Angelicus x Syndodontis Eupterus | + | *[[File:Synodontis Angelicus x Eupterus.jpg|thumb|274x274px|Syndodontis Angelicus x Syndodontis Eupterus]]'''[[Red Tailed Catfish]] x [[Tiger Shovelnose Catfish]]''' - will grow larger than both parents so expect a fish around 4 ft long! Not for beginners or those without large indoor tropical ponds over {{gal|1000}}. |
*'''[[Red Tailed Catfish]] x [[Perruno Catfish]]''' - another potential monster. For tropical ponds only. | *'''[[Red Tailed Catfish]] x [[Perruno Catfish]]''' - another potential monster. For tropical ponds only. | ||
*'''[[Red Tailed Catfish]] x [[Marble Catfish]]''' - again, see above! | *'''[[Red Tailed Catfish]] x [[Marble Catfish]]''' - again, see above! | ||
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Finding hybrids in the marine fish trade is far more uncommon than freshwater, mainly as only a tiny proportion of marine fish in the trade are captive bred. As the hobby progresses, however, some may appear. The following have been seen on sale. | Finding hybrids in the marine fish trade is far more uncommon than freshwater, mainly as only a tiny proportion of marine fish in the trade are captive bred. As the hobby progresses, however, some may appear. The following have been seen on sale. | ||
*''[[Pseudochromis fridmani]]'' x ''[[Pseudochromis sankeyi]]'' - Electric Indigo Dottyback | *''[[Pseudochromis fridmani]]'' x ''[[Pseudochromis sankeyi]]'' - Electric Indigo Dottyback | ||
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+ | [[File:Electric Indigo Dottyback.jpg|thumb|Electric Indigo Dottyback]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == |