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Any rainbowfish experts here

Started by sschind, November 04, 2015, 04:53:02 PM

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sschind

November 04, 2015, 04:53:02 PM
Bruce at Broad Street pets in Lake Geneva just got in a bunch of featherfin rainbows and mixed in were several individuals of some other dwarf rainbow species.  At least he said he thought they were rainbows.  They were awesome looking fish but I can't get a decent picture.  Does anyone know of a good website with lots of rainbowfish pictures.  Most of what I get when I google it are the red irians and bosemanis.

I just did a little more searching and the closest I can come is a species of Psaudomugil but the fins are not nearly as elaborate as most of the flashing males shown in the pictures.  Could be females I suppose but if they are they are beautiful females.

This looks close 

but the back edge of the anal and dorsal fins are black.  Could just be older specimens but this one is listed as P reticulatus which they say is rare.

Any help would be appreciated.  The downside to all this is now that I have looked at dozens and dozens of pictures of blue eyes I kinda want some.
Steve Schindler

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's snobbery and one-upmanship. People trying to pretend they're superior. Makes it so much harder for those of us who really are.

HB

LizStreithorst

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November 04, 2015, 05:00:37 PM Last Edit: November 04, 2015, 06:31:23 PM by LizStreithorst
I'm sure they can help you out here.  There's a section on identification.  http://www.rainbow-fish.org/forums/index.php?sid=e68ee2c91b576a5df2a101b852076f1f
Always move forward. Never look back.

BillT

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November 04, 2015, 06:28:49 PM
There are some rainbow fish here:
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/group/atheriniformes/

Ron Sower

#3
November 04, 2015, 08:54:13 PM
Google Gary Lange Rainbow Fish and see if you can get him to help you. He's quite an expert and has spoken to our club several times. Good man to know for rainbows.
Happy Aquariuming,
Ron

sschind

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November 10, 2015, 09:10:32 PM
Thanks for the tips.  I've checked the two websites Liz and Bill mentioned.  Didn't find any pictures and I haven't posted yet because I still don't have a decent picture.

Captain Bob gave me the same information on Gary Lange ROn so thanks.

I was at the shop today but I forgot to look at them again.  I was too busy looking at the nice stuff he got from the AE this weekend.
Steve Schindler

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's snobbery and one-upmanship. People trying to pretend they're superior. Makes it so much harder for those of us who really are.

HB

Mugwump

#5
November 11, 2015, 06:34:03 AM
Quote from: sschind on November 10, 2015, 09:10:32 PM
Thanks for the tips.  I've checked the two websites Liz and Bill mentioned.  Didn't find any pictures and I haven't posted yet because I still don't have a decent picture.

Captain Bob gave me the same information on Gary Lange ROn so thanks.

I was at the shop today but I forgot to look at them again.  I was too busy looking at the nice stuff he got from the AE this weekend.

Jim Nowobielski has rainbows....he just got some from Gary at the AE too....he'll have a swap table Sunday..
Jon

?Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ?Wow! What a Ride!? ~ Hunter S. Thompson

PaulineMi

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November 11, 2015, 10:41:04 AM
Try googling "blue eyed rainbowfish". Go into "Google images" from there. I used to have various tiny guys like the ones that are shown. Awesome little fish.
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sschind

#7
November 12, 2015, 05:30:18 PM
It turns out they may not be blue eyes at all.  Further searching turned up these guys



which look very similar to what he has.  Sources say they can get to be 4+ inches and the ones he has are probably about an inch or so so they are not quite as colorful but they are still beautiful fish.  I'm so tempted.
Steve Schindler

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's snobbery and one-upmanship. People trying to pretend they're superior. Makes it so much harder for those of us who really are.

HB

LizStreithorst

#8
November 12, 2015, 05:34:07 PM
Go for it.  Go for it.  Go for it.  Beautiful fish and it grows to 4"!  I would do it myself but I can't make myself take the plunge.
Always move forward. Never look back.

Mugwump

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November 12, 2015, 05:41:56 PM Last Edit: November 12, 2015, 06:10:12 PM by Mugwump
Great....when you get them, post a pic of them, if you get a chance... most phones take decent pics,,,
Jon

?Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ?Wow! What a Ride!? ~ Hunter S. Thompson

wsantia1

#10
November 12, 2015, 06:03:57 PM
Really nice. |^| |^| |^|
Willie

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sschind

#11
November 12, 2015, 09:47:02 PM
I can't really afford it and I don't have any tanks but I am working for him on Saturday so he can watch his son play in the TCYFL Super Bowl so maybe I'll take the fish as partial payment.  Looks like he has 4 males but from what I have read they have never been bred in captivity anyway so I  probably succeed anyway.
Steve Schindler

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's snobbery and one-upmanship. People trying to pretend they're superior. Makes it so much harder for those of us who really are.

HB

PaulineMi

#12
November 13, 2015, 08:59:10 AM
What species did that turn out to be? It looks similar to a killifish type so it has me wondering about what this mystery rainbow fish could be.  :)
When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because those weirdos are your tribe.  (Sweatpants & Coffee)

Your moron cup is full. Empty it.  (Author unknown)

sschind

#13
November 13, 2015, 10:14:45 AM
closest picture I could find was the Australian empire gudgeon (Hypseleotris compressa) but unless Apet is getting shipments from southern New Guinea I don't see how its possible as Australia never lets anything out and this species is yet to be bred in captivity from what I understand.

I just found this today



labeled as a Katherine River Gudgeon, Hypseleotris barrawayi and it looks much closer but it seems to have an even more limited range and is endemic to Australia.  Of course when I searched for more pictures of the KRG they looked nothing like this one.

I may have to buy these things after all, this is driving me crazy.
Steve Schindler

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's snobbery and one-upmanship. People trying to pretend they're superior. Makes it so much harder for those of us who really are.

HB

PaulineMi

#14
November 13, 2015, 03:12:10 PM
A school of those guys would look really nice.  |^|
When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because those weirdos are your tribe.  (Sweatpants & Coffee)

Your moron cup is full. Empty it.  (Author unknown)
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