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I have seen it called "Kerala" from another forum, but i'm no expert on this. I'm pretty sure that i'm wrong on that.
anyone can id this channa ? he is around 2 inch
I have seen it called "Kerala" from another forum, but i'm no expert on this. I'm pretty sure that i'm wrong on that.
Last edited by johannes; 4th Mar 2010 at 14:55.
My guess is Channa gachua of thailand. Subadults show alot of spots which disappear upon adulthood.
did the seller mention any locality to you?
lifeisfullofemptypromisesandbrokendreams
Hypancistrus and Tanganyikan cichlids breeding
If you caught this locally, I think it is a young Channa striata.
Image from http://www.diendancacanh.com/
I based the ID on the chevron markings along the side of the body, and the head markings. I don't think it is gachua. Does not show the edging to the caudal fin found in gachua. There is no indication of the distinctive strip that runs along the top edge of the dorsal fin either.
Last edited by stormhawk; 20th Feb 2010 at 21:54.
Fish.. Simply Irresistable
Back to Killies... slowly.
Gachua's do not show edging or much colour depending on locality and age. Juveniles can be plain and colourless. I too would think its a striata but striatas do not exhibit the spots as of in the picture given by TS like most gachuas would.
Originally Posted by johannes
it was bought off a tub placed outside the lfs , no label and no info from shop owner
it is to getting used to the set-up , started to show orange coloration on the pectoral fin
Last edited by limz_777; 24th Feb 2010 at 19:35.
any recent picture in its proper set up?
that would help a lot
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Hypancistrus and Tanganyikan cichlids breeding
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