I've been doing a little research on both fish. What i purchased was labeled Asian Red tail. Not really sure what i've got. the juveniles look identical. What is the more common one sold in shops? Any feedback would be appreciated.
H. wychioides or H. nemurus????
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I looked into this a while back and found this on the web.
There are a few identification checks to make between H.nemerus and H.wyckioides. H.nemerus has a smaller adipose fin and a identifying black mark on this fin. It also possess a filament extension to the top caudal lobe and there are a few specimens that do not even have the pinkish/orange colour to the caudal but have the same colouration as the body.
Also H.nemerus does not sport a truly red tail, more of a pinkish/orange variety, when older. But from the pic and the nipping of his fins i cant tell 100% at the moment
There are a few identification checks to make between H.nemerus and H.wyckioides. H.nemerus has a smaller adipose fin and a identifying black mark on this fin. It also possess a filament extension to the top caudal lobe and there are a few specimens that do not even have the pinkish/orange colour to the caudal but have the same colouration as the body.
Also H.nemerus does not sport a truly red tail, more of a pinkish/orange variety, when older. But from the pic and the nipping of his fins i cant tell 100% at the moment