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mickthefish
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i got 6 of these from one of the shops i go to, i think piggy4 also got some from the same outlet.
i would like the opinion of you guys as to wether these are guntea or another species, all have the same markings with a bit of variation in how many spots they have.
i'm sure piggy4 is also pondering over these.
here's a pic of one of them for your scrutiny.

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look foreward to your opinions.
mick
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bslindgren
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No opinion to offer Mick, but as usual I'm in awe of your photography!
Why does my aquarium always seem too small?
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VinsonMassif
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Wow. That is an amazing shot.
If I can see you, you are too close.
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Thomas
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Hi Mick,

I would say yes, they are guntea. And I think it's a female.
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Post by Graeme Robson »

Looks like a juvenile Lepidocephalichthys guntea with a few interesting markings to-wards the rear of the body. I think i can see a Schistura beavani on the left. Are these around 2 inches TL, Mick?
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Post by mickthefish »

just over mate, arond 2.5 TL.
the schistura is a corica.

cheers lads.
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