ternetzi or gold spilo?

largemouth · Apr 22, 2003

How would you go about telling if some baby p's were ternetzi or spilo's? I have three new little guys, and was wondering what the best way to tell is. I will post pics in a few minutes.

largemouth · Apr 22, 2003

InSinUAsian · Apr 24, 2003

Those are spilos. You can tell by the clear terminal band at the end of the tail fin.

~Dj

Grosse Gurke · Apr 24, 2003

InSinUAsian said:
Those are spilos. You can tell by the clear terminal band at the end of the tail fin.

~Dj

That was my first thought, but it is only a guess, it is very hard to tell at that size....I think.

largemouth · Apr 24, 2003

Damnit, they better not be spilos. I bought them as ternetzi from Shark Aquarium for $140. I guess I'll have to wait and see.

Neoplasia · Apr 24, 2003

You need clearer pictures, it's impossible to tell one way or the other from these.

largemouth · Apr 24, 2003

I'll see what I can do. Is there a certain part of the fish that I should get close ups of?

Poseidon X · Apr 25, 2003

A few months ago George sold a bunch of Spilos as Yellow Natterii. You though he would have learned his lesson and not made the same mistake twice.

InSinUAsian · Apr 25, 2003

largemouth said:
I bought them as ternetzi from Shark Aquarium for $140.

It does sound like the incedent that occured a few months ago.

~Dj

thePACK · Apr 25, 2003

yeah if you can get more pic up it would be more helpful...

Neoplasia · Apr 26, 2003

largemouth said:
I'll see what I can do. Is there a certain part of the fish that I should get close ups of?

A good, full side shot would be nice. Also what size are they? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

largemouth · Apr 26, 2003

I don't think I'm going to be able to get better pics right now. They are real small and hide most of the time. The first photo up top is the best pic. The anal fins on these guys are actually reddish. Neo, they are about 1.25"-1.5".

largemouth · Apr 26, 2003

I was able to grab one out of the tank and get some pics. Let me know if this helps.

thePACK · Apr 26, 2003

that looks like a spilo........

InSinUAsian · Apr 26, 2003

Yeah, i think so too. Looks like my spilos when I first got them.

Honda99_300ex · Apr 27, 2003

it's kinda confusing actually, it looks like a spilo, but has a tall body, and mine doesnt, and it's around that size...hmmmmmmmmmm

InSinUAsian · Apr 27, 2003

It does have kinda tall body, but it looks like the belly is full. That might give the tall look.

~Dj

hastatus · Apr 27, 2003

I am not convinced those are S. spilopleura. The spotting is inconsistent for that species. Pigment of the caudal fin of the largest photo shows it reaching the terminal end. Belly scutes are not prominent as would be found in S. spilopleura. My opinion without the fish in front of me is that it probably is P. nattereri.

largemouth · Apr 27, 2003

Well, that's goode news. Thanks for all the responses. I'll keep ya updated as time goes by.

InSinUAsian · Apr 27, 2003

hastatus said:
My opinion without the fish in front of me is that it probably is P. nattereri.

EEEKKK!!! That sucks even more. What name were these fish bought under again and how much did you pay? Your got these from George for $140?? Hopefully a little time and a little size will help settle the questionablity of these fish. Good luck with them, and keep us posted.

~Dj

ternetzi or gold spilo?

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