need some info on chinese sail fin cats

[Red Devil]

I saw two that were awesome at my LFS's today..very interested in them but i do not know much about them except they are a cool water fish..and are a schooling fish..although i only wanted two... they went for about $25 each for about 2-3 inch size.. before i get them i just want to know more about them.. anybody have them..please post pic and tell me about them..thanks

 

[dragonfish]

If you are talking about the ones I am thinking of(banded pattern, very high dorsal fin) they get about 2-3 feet, lose the high fin and striped pattern, becoming more of a greyish color as they mature. Hope this helps.

 

[Red Devil]

If you are talking about the ones I am thinking of(banded pattern, very high dorsal fin) they get about 2-3 feet, lose the high fin and striped pattern, becoming more of a greyish color as they mature. Hope this helps.

I believe that is a help.. netherwords they get plainer looking as they get older.. but i just think that they are awesome with their chocolate color and white bands.. but also seem to be very peaceful.. i want to learn as much as possible so if you have more info please post..thanks

 

[dragonfish]

Do a search for myxocyprinus asiaticus. If this is your fish there is alot of info out there.

 

[Red Devil]

Do a search for myxocyprinus asiaticus. If this is your fish there is alot of info out there.

WOW thats what i was waiting for...the scientific name is what i needed..thank you very much!

 

[dragonfish]

You're quite welcome. Happy researching.

 

[Red Devil]

You're quite welcome. Happy researching.

I just found out almost everything i needed to know.. they would go perfectly with my goldfish in the outdoor pond..{i bring them in in winter} they get very drab and lose their high dorsal fin as you mentioned and become dull grayish..love Algae or algae pellets.. they live for 20 years .. and somewhere i read they were endangered in Asia.. anyway still thinking about it.. thank you again for all your help.. everything i needed!! Liz

 

[señor_pescados_felices]

yup they are a coldwater species,coming from the rivers of china.

They are pretty much a pond fish,and get reall really ugly wehn they get older,but eat tons of algae and I hear they pretty much keep your pond spotless.

I have heard places that this fish is on the endangered species list or close to it,and that aquarium specimen are farm raised here in the U.S.


EDITops didnt read your last post,LOL

 

[Red Devil]

yup they are a coldwater species,coming from the rivers of china.

They are pretty much a pond fish,and get reall really ugly wehn they get older,but eat tons of algae and I hear they pretty much keep your pond spotless.

I have heard places that this fish is on the endangered species list or close to it,and that aquarium specimen are farm raised here in the U.S.


EDITops didnt read your last post,LOL

Thank you.. i definitly want at least two of them.. they are expensive but if they keep the pond clean i would be happy...

also heard they are schooling fish so maybe two would not be enough.. thanks again