Identify these rainbows plz? - Page 2 - Fish for the Planted Aquarium

Six · 09-15-2009, 06:30 AM

those are likely just aussie r'bows then. the price of other species should be more. GL!

Tanan · 09-15-2009, 07:59 AM

Pricing is bit different here ,I ve seen moorish idols for 50$ or less(i do know about banner fish).Majestic,emperor angelfishes(juvi)for less then 20$.fully grown discus pair around 15-20$.

Six · 09-16-2009, 07:43 AM

Where is "here"? That will also make a difference.

FYI a store that sells SW fish that cheap but can't ID a rainbowfish they order is not a good sign. They order fish from a list, they should be able to tell at least what they were supposed to be when they came in.

A store getting in moorish idols waves a big 'ol red flag to me.

Tanan · 09-16-2009, 08:00 AM

I'm in Pakistan.
& thats what my point is, u cant trust them ,buts its best out here.

taoyeah · 10-01-2009, 09:53 PM

looks like there were mixed bow there.

demen45 · 10-09-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by taoyeah

looks like there were mixed bow there.

agree

Mr_docfish · 10-10-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pepetj

After zooming in your pic I believe you have juveniles of M. lacustris (aka Lake Kutubu aka Turquoise Rainbowfish).

Pepetj
Santo Domingo

PS: They get gorgeous as adults, I keep a school of 10. Males display an intense yellow line in the "forehead".

I'm in with Pepetj..... Mel lacustris. They are often cheap here in Australia cause they breed quite easily and in large numbers and grow quick too.
Best bet is to put the fish on a darker bottom with a plain background (brown/dark colour) and get a closer shot of them, with light from above... no direct flash. Post up this new pic and we will see.