wyckii, wyckoides Telling the difference

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 02 Jun 2004, 17:24

How do you distinguish one from the other when juvies?

Post by **Silurus** » 02 Jun 2004, 17:26

Look for the white edges to the caudal fins (wyckii has them, wyckioides doesn't). There are also slight differences in head shape (wyckii has a flatter head) and color (wyckii is usually darker).

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 02 Jun 2004, 17:29

Thanks for the quick reply. I will check it out.

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 03 Jun 2004, 15:20

They do seem to have white edges on the caudal. So I guess they are wyckii which I am happy about. I just am still a bit unsure as they are $10 for 3 inch fish which seems really cheap for one from what I have seen. This is usually the cost for a ARTC I understand, but crystal eyed it seems really cheap.

What size of aquarium would be good for a wychii for life by itself?

Post by **Silurus** » 03 Jun 2004, 15:23

The only way to be really sure is to post a picture. A 180-gallon tank should be able to hold one for some time, but eventually, you'd probably need a bigger tank later.

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 03 Jun 2004, 20:57

I picked up three. I will get some pics, but I am pretty sure they are wyckii.

There is definatley white lines on the caudals and the head is flat like a spade shovel.

Post by **Silurus** » 03 Jun 2004, 21:03

wyckioides also has a flat head. When I said flat, I actually meant something like a duckbill kind of flat.
Anyway, let's wait for your pics and see.

fishman33437 · Post by **fishman33437** » 04 Jun 2004, 03:43

You might want to return two. At 3" theyll be fine....at 6", you will have world war III on your hands when the lights go off, even in a 6' tank. That goes for both wyckii and ARTC.

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 04 Jun 2004, 03:58

I actually got three because last time I bought 1. I lost him when he got about 6 inches he jumped out of the tank. I have been looking for months for another. Finally was able to order them in and I am not making the same mistake twice. I am aware they are solitary.

Checck the buy sell on every breeder fish forum. Yep thats me.

fishman33437 · Post by **fishman33437** » 05 Jun 2004, 01:56

Youll be able to make a mint on aquabid.com with those other two once they get some size!!

Converting · Post by **Converting** » 05 Jun 2004, 04:16

Pics in the whats my cat section.