Found something different at a LFS, but what is it?
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BlackShark11k;4404707; said:
As the commited owner of several rescues, I really make an effort not to buy and find out later. If I bring home a fish, its with the very strong idea that I will house it for life. Bringing home a potentially very large cat that lives for at least 20 years is a major decision for me.
I'd pick it up; HECK YES, he is one cute little fellow.
Wish you knew what he was, maybe it be easier to figure out what it is
and if it would go well in your tank(s)
Wish you knew what he was, maybe it be easier to figure out what it is
and if it would go well in your tank(s)
I have started to see a number of these coming through in larger sizes. I thought for sure it was something different, but as they grow the colors of a tiger shovelnose come out. They do appear to be a cross between Tiger shovel and one of the Leiarius cats, most likely marmoratus as the spots are large and the dorsal does not get huge like in pictus.
I still have 3 of them available and 1 large 1 with a messed up gill plate ( This is what makes me believe they are crosses)
Apparently they are being imported out of Peru ( ?????)
I would expect them to get about 24-32 inches.
I still have 3 of them available and 1 large 1 with a messed up gill plate ( This is what makes me believe they are crosses)
Apparently they are being imported out of Peru ( ?????)
I would expect them to get about 24-32 inches.
FishInABowl;4404795; said:
This is what I immediately thought. I am thinking this might be the case. However, where is the white belly?
I thought then maybe it's not a hybrid. Maybe a jau? But, then the spots seem way too large and the shape of the nose isn't quite what I'd expect.
I've looked at a few other cats, but haven't come to a 100% decision on what it is.
.....nice to see someone able to make rational mature decisions ... specially on a forum populated more and more by attention starved children bragging about their pimas or RTCs kept in a 75 g.TaylorD;4404830; said:
Part of me says you're so damn right. Part of me says, if this is a hybrid, do I really support the practice of making hybrids when there are so many phenomenal species out there that we should be supporting the breeding of them instead...So torn... I can agrue practically anyone to either side, so it will just come down to what I will smile about when I go to sleep at night.
