Altifrons or Abalios?

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Dan F

Dan F

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Or neither?

I bought three "Surinamensis" about six months ago. As there are very few, if any, Surinamensis for sale, what are they? :popcorn:

Sorry if the photos are a bit dark, I just got my new tank set up and the hood isn't finished, so no lights.

Thanks for the help!

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Thanks for the replies.

What are the distinguishing features?
 
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Hey Dan! Where you pick these up? To answer your question:

Caudal fin (tail) is the first place I look. General spotted pattern quickly says Altifrons varient, broken and stripped pattern says Abalios. Even at a fairly young age this should develop like yours. That and a large mid lateral spot and lack of facial/muzzle markings.

When you going to head up north to my place?? I have a large school of G. Abalios for your to check out. :naughty:
 
bigfishrcool1193;4410828; said:
from what i've heard, adult abalios tend to have larger black spots...

I'm not sure on the id of your geos, but they're nice nonetheless!
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Thanks! They are some of my favorite fish.

JK47;4410938; said:
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Hey Dan! Where you pick these up? To answer your question:

Caudal fin (tail) is the first place I look. General spotted pattern quickly says Altifrons varient, broken and stripped pattern says Abalios. Even at a fairly young age this should develop like yours. That and a large mid lateral spot and lack of facial/muzzle markings.

When you going to head up north to my place?? I have a large school of G. Abalios for your to check out. :naughty:
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Thanks for the information, I have seen photos of both (alleged) Abalios and Altifrons that looked a lot like mine.

I bought them at the World of Wet Pets six or eight months ago, I am pretty sure I paid $9.95 each - I wish I would have bought five...

I would like to see those big Abalios some time. How is the 300 coming along?
 
JK47;4410938; said:
Caudal fin (tail) is the first place I look. General spotted pattern quickly says Altifrons varient, broken and stripped pattern says Abalios.
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Dan Feller;4411112; said:
I bought them at the World of Wet Pets six or eight months ago, I am pretty sure I paid $9.95 each - I wish I would have bought five...

I would like to see those big Abalios some time. How is the 300 coming along?
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The place over in Beaverton. I get over there every now and again. I belive the owner used to work with the wet spot folks. Kee and Andy make it up pretty often. Maybe you can hitch a ride with them one day up to my new place in Vancouver. 300 is on hold for a couple months.. I'm recooping from some medical issues a while back.

AOmonsta;4411251; said:
they also have these guys at PetSmart too. Usually abalios, but labeled as Suri.

Am i correct in saying that a Suri is identified by only blue spots in the caudal fin?
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Honestly I'm not sure. If you look at Jeff Rapps "Photolog of eartheaters" over in his vendor section, I believe he has a pic of actual suri's. Hang on I'll edit this when I find the link.

EDIT LINK: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194494
 
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