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phronima
November 27th 04, 07:38 AM
Has anyone seen this happen?
Saw a tank at an office with a pair. The female is always hiding
behind an artificial rock (I'm assuming its female because its larger
and duller). The male patrols the area in front. Whenever I approached
the area where the "female" is the male would rush over as if charging
me. Would be nice know its a natural behaviour and that pairing and
possibly breeding in captivity is feasible!

McEve
November 27th 04, 11:48 AM
"phronima" > wrote in message
om...
> Has anyone seen this happen?
> Saw a tank at an office with a pair. The female is always hiding
> behind an artificial rock (I'm assuming its female because its larger
> and duller). The male patrols the area in front. Whenever I approached
> the area where the "female" is the male would rush over as if charging
> me. Would be nice know its a natural behaviour and that pairing and
> possibly breeding in captivity is feasible!

According to this:
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/pimelodi/pimelodu/276_f.php there's
been no reports of breeding in captivity