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Not a Gold Spot, but I have gold spots

Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 13:37
by InTheNyte
I received this fish Imagefrom an importer 3 months ago. This fish was shipped in with Gold Spots, but I was told it was not one. He was quite washed out when I received him, but had colored up wonderfully within a few days at home. It is about 3" currently, black body with gold spots. Also, the edges of his fins trail off into a smoky white color on the corners. Any help identifying him would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 18:24
by f3mg
I'm not sure, but I'll take a shot at it.
Maybe Hopliancistrus sp. (L017)

Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 18:39
by Janne
Do you have some more pictures to show us? It's a little difficult to see what species it is on this pic.

Janne

Posted: 17 Dec 2007, 05:27
by Shane
Appears to be a Lasiancistrus sp., but it is one I am not familiar with.
-Shane

Posted: 17 Dec 2007, 18:32
by Janne
Maybe but I am not sure.

Janne

Posted: 17 Dec 2007, 18:58
by racoll
This fish was shipped in with Gold Spots
What are "gold spots" exactly?
Knowing vaguely where they cam efrom might pin down an ID.

:D