Fish ID

[krichardson]

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It’s like a red tail or rainbow, but huge.

Oh that...never heard or saw the word minnow used in it's name before.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Distichodus lusosso is in the top 3 jerks ever in my entire experience so far, right along with Distichodus sexfaciatus and purple labeo aka Labeo congoro. Can be housed only with some big and aggressive tank mates (or the small and agile as in the OP pic).

 

[xenacanth9]

I know this isn't exactly helpful but I must say that is among the funniest-looking fish I have seen lately

 

[Deadeye]

I know this isn't exactly helpful but I must say that is among the funniest-looking fish I have seen lately

Yeah, definitely an odd looking guy.

 

[robmcd]

Any ideas? I feel like I’ve seen this before. Some sort of cyprinid I assume:
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Distochodus Lussoso I think.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Cigar shark? esoxlucius

 

[esoxlucius]

Cigar shark? esoxlucius

What are you bringing me into it for, it's already been identified, lol. It's definitely a distochodus.

When juvenile they're gorgeous, check out pic in post #5. But as they mature they're possibly one of the most drab fish in the hobby, they lose all their markings and colour and go dark grey/black.

I wanted one years ago so I did my research, and not only did their mature appearance put me off, but as they get older they become absolute ********s too, as Victor alluded to.

I've never looked at them since.