bought as S.decora

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bought as S.decora

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i've got four of these, whiskers could be a lead but due to a poor camera this'll be the best i've got.
all 6 contain feathers.

biggest one is about 120mm or so but has a funny shaped snout.

cheers in advance.
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Re: bought as S.decora

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Looks about right if you ask me.
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I agree with Silurus. The tails look right. The tail pattern on most hybrids that they sell as Decora is a giveaway.
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Re: bought as S.decora

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So, as has been said here in a different thread before: spots, no stripes, in the dorsal is not an indication of a hybrid or a non-decora.
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o.k.

thanks all.

things are realy coming together now.
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Re: bought as S.decora

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Beautiful specimens Casper.

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