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Gatorxxx420

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I was sold this fish as a Carpintis Escondido from a LFS. I'm pretty sure it was mislabeled. It's a pretty fish, but I don't think it's what I paid for. Any help would be appreciated.
 
peathenster;4476080; said:
I thought Escondido is supposed to have worm-like markings on the cheeks?

I thought the same thing, the LFS I went to said it was shipped to them as an Escondido, if it's not. I'm gonna be heated since I paid 30 for this fish. It's a pretty fish to me, but if it's not what I paid for it's going back.
 
Not an Escondido variant for sure. Looks more Cyno to me.
 
Gruff Master;4476340; said:
How big is it?

It's about 4.5"s. I almost hate to take it back because it still is a pretty fish. But it's not what I wanted or paid for. The store I typically go to was telling me it wasn't even a Carpintis. But it looks nothing like my Texas.
 
I do think it is h. carpintis, but not an escondido . . . as noted above, the escondido would have wormlike face markings, and this fish does not

since you were effectively "cheated", maybe you can get at least some of your money back, or credit towards your next purchase . . .
 
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