Two types of whiptails. what can they be???

ridout · Post by **ridout** » 17 Mar 2013, 16:40

I think this is a Hemiloricaria lanceolata
Sorry about blurry picture

ridout · Post by **ridout** » 17 Mar 2013, 16:44

Next pictures are of the other whiptail. Not sure what Sp?? Any help??? I think its male what ever is as its checks are hairy.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 17 Mar 2013, 18:09

Is it me or is the second fish snub-nosed?

ridout · Post by **ridout** » 17 Mar 2013, 18:52

I bought the second fish earlier today from a local fish shop I rarely visit. I had to save him. I couldn't see him live in the tiny tank any longer.
So can you tell me what you think they are???

mummymonkey · Post by **mummymonkey** » 17 Mar 2013, 18:57

Richard B wrote:Is it me or is the second fish snub-nosed?

Yes. May not have the full compliment of fins either.

ridout · Post by **ridout** » 17 Mar 2013, 20:45

Has all his fins! Just hiding them in the photo.

I.d please?

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 17 Mar 2013, 23:17

Both look like to me.

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 18 Mar 2013, 13:01

Slightly related, but is snub nose something that is common? Of the four I have, two of the adults have snub noses, and two don't. I've had them breed on three occasions but never get to see the fry as assume they are predated on as soon as they hatch and released by the guarding parent.
Thanks
Martin

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 18 Mar 2013, 15:59

Slightly related, but is snub nose something that is common?

I think so. Most of the tank bred L. simillima I have seen in shops appear to be like this.

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 18 Mar 2013, 21:24

Thanks Rupert. These were juveniles I purchased a while back - MatsP had the parents and a few juveniles and I took these four. I'd be interested to know if the ones @MatsP has had the same issue?
Martin

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 18 Mar 2013, 22:02

Yes, I think a couple of mines were also snubnosed.

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Mats

ridout · Post by **ridout** » 19 Mar 2013, 06:00

We all agreed that they are Hemiloricaria lanceolata then??

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