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I want to order some green phantoms. I have always heard this vender on aquabid has good stuff. Is this Baryancistrus demantoides?

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/ ... 1358907612

the dorsal and adipose fin look connected to me, but not completely sure.

thanks

The picture is not clear enough for me...I think it is

Can you ask for a mouth shot from the vendor?

Birger

just emailed him. Will let you know. thanks Just curious between the two is one more desirable then the other?

Don't think I am going to get another picture. Anyone know a reliable source for them?

I have had nothing but good experiences with Snook21.

jp11biod wrote:I have had nothing but good experiences with Snook21.

+1, ordered several times! Always happy!

I want to order from him but so far it doesn't look like its the L 200 I am looking for. Unless does anyone think the pictures fish is B. demantoides? Or anyone knows who has them?

Probably H. subviridis, they're just for more common. B. demantoides is more sought after as it is rarer. I agree it's hard to tell from the image, though. Snook has a great selection, but these days I don't think you should sell L200 without distinguishing what you've got...

lol great. I figured I would take a break from my hunt for more L14 to get some of these guys. I guess I am starting up a whole new search. What is the going price for these guys if I can find a Baryancistgrus demantoides?

also is the dorsal and adipose fin actually connected in this fish or is the dorsal fin over riding the adipose fin? Thanks

the more I look at those pictures on aquabid I think they are the B. demantoides. Look at the dorsal fin it has more of the curve and hook appearance of the B. demantoides and the dorsal fin is riding right up to the tail. Your guys thoughts?

The fish in the pictures looks like H. subviridis. I'd expect the B. demantoides to be marked specifically as such, since they are usually worth a little more, and the seller will want to cover the extra that the seller paid.

Contact the seller and ask if he has/can get the fish you want. Right now, it's the season just starting for Rio Orinoco fish (including both varieties of L200), so unless they are goign extinct, they should be available.

The season for Rio Xingu fish is more autumn than spring, so I would expect that (L014) is not quite so easy to get - but they may still be available from wholesalers or exporters that stocked up last year.

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Mats

So another supplier told me they had them but the short fin variety. Does that make sense or more likely the wrong fish?

mcaquatic wrote:So another supplier told me they had them but the short fin variety. Does that make sense or more likely the wrong fish?

Hi-fin generally refers to B demantoides, so short fin would be H subviridis

Just a curiousity thing for me, as I am planning to get some. Which of the two speices is easier to keep? I thought most barys are harder to keep alive than hemis? I have very little experience with either group of fish, but the avacado body would look phenominal in my most recent tank set-up and it is set for either.

nvcichlids wrote:Just a curiousity thing for me, as I am planning to get some. Which of the two speices is easier to keep? I thought most barys are harder to keep alive than hemis? I have very little experience with either group of fish, but the avacado body would look phenominal in my most recent tank set-up and it is set for either.

Both are easy to keep in my opinion. I've kept them both and they adapted very easily. I think you mean L18/L81/L177 bariancistrus species they can have problems with eating in the beginning.

Richard B wrote:

mcaquatic wrote:So another supplier told me they had them but the short fin variety. Does that make sense or more likely the wrong fish?

Hi-fin generally refers to B demantoides, so short fin would be H subviridis

thanks for the info

I am going to look at a group that is supposed to be baryancistrus demantoides on Friday. The fish are four inches. At this size will the fold between the dorsal and adipose fin be present?

mcaquatic wrote:I am going to look at a group that is supposed to be baryancistrus demantoides on Friday. The fish are four inches. At this size will the fold between the dorsal and adipose fin be present?

Yes, it's present at all sizes, as long as the fish is sufficiently developed to have it's adult shape - anything more than new hatchlings should be distinguishable, as long as you can see well enough.

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Mats

Thank you. There might be some pictures for a quick ID!

so went to look at the group of L200 today. Nice large fish, but the owner and me don't think they are baryancistrus. Whats the verdict? Thanks

anyone?

Looks like to me...next time look at the mouth or in this case get them to take a mouth shot, you can tell right away.

Birger

With the mouth shot am i looking for 30 teeth?

I would be looking at the overall shape and placement of components of the mouth.

Birger

i will ask the owner to get it for me. He probably will. Would you be able to teach what to look for on the picture?

Also Birger do you think the first link I pasted to aquabid is also Hemiancistrus subviridis? I can't get John to send me any other pictures so far. thanks

Would you be able to teach what to look for on the picture?

Sorry, meant to also add to compare the mouth shots in the Cat-eLog pictures for each species.

Also Birger do you think the first link I pasted to aquabid is also Hemiancistrus subviridis?

The picture is not clear enough for me...I think it is Hemiancistrus subviridis

Can you ask for a mouth shot from the vendor?


Birger

Birger

great. working on the mouth pictures. will see if any come through

anyone happen to order any of the L200 Snookn21 has listed on aquabid now?

Think I have found the real thing. Please let me know if this fish is identified correctly. I would like to make my purchase as soon as possible if correct

Think I have found the real thing.

My opinion is you are right this time, as long as the fish you get are the same as shown.

Birger