Swordspine Snooks from TFD

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Just got in a half dozen Centropomus ensiferus. If you're fond of snooks (and who isn't), these are the ones to get. They only grow to a foot and have a higher shine/flash than their larger cousins. Found out real quick just how much fun it is to take flash pics of a species noted for large iridophores (pigment cells that reflect a metallic sheen). Anywho, out of 24 pics, here are the only two that came out (sorta). Oh, these little 3 incher guys are fast, too. Which makes photo sessions even more enjoyable. These fish started feeding about 15 minutes out of their bags.

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These fish are amazing looking in person. I had the privelige of seeing them at the recent MFK meet up here. Nice pickup!
 
The next fad fish
 
armac;548517; said:
The next fad fish

I totally agree...cuz I want them too!!!:)

Too bad I just don't have the tank space for them :(
 
got one a couple days ago, died of stress in mixed monster tank, silver aro, NGT and pbass and hampala barb all part of the reason, i think they would do well in species specific tank
 
Very nice, look like they could take down some big feeders.
 
i wouldn't mind getting a few op them

lousy aus, or maybe its just my lack of trying.....
 
armac;548517; said:
The next fad fish

They never really did catch on. Want to reverse your statement?
 
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