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[HoldenOn]

That looks a little off. @Colin_T?

 

[LordHappy]

I thought so too, but then I saw similar ones and was thinking...well, maybe mine is just probiscus-enhanced:

https://images2.ratemyfishtank.com/photo/12/650x500c/16000/15809/8063-11-chinese-algae-eater-u8iIsL.jpg

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/chinese-algae-eater-close-up-fish-tank-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri-blurred-background-chinese-algae-eater-close-up-fish-176292761.jpg

I swear, he will beat the tar out of a blacktop parking lot when he's crossed.

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Happy day,

Turns out 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way was on last night, so no way to attempt pictures of the main tank. I did capture this one of the snarling beast that owns the cichlids. If possible, zoom in on the nose. Aside from it being a nose that only a mother could love, I have no idea if that's how it is supposed to be. A female Zebra is poking out to see what the lunatic is doing.

Any chance you can get a photo of the mystery fish? I'm really curious, and I bet someone here will be able to identify it!

 

[LordHappy]

Happy day...so this was from the dollar tank at the LFS. It didn't look like this to start, of course, but this is how it looks now. I'll try for a better picture, but its not such a talent of mine. It is notable for the three spots and the fringe of white on the tips of its tail.

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Ooohh, I haven't a clue!
@NCaquatics @Ch4rlie @WhistlingBadger @Colin_T @mbsqw1d

Any idea what species this is in the above photo?

 

[Ch4rlie]

Am guessing a poecilia species of some sort judging by shape and tail.

It’s not but perhaps something like P. latipunctata?

Not particularly good at guessing these types of fish tbh.

 

[mbsqw1d]

Was thinking a rasbora, but Ch4rlie's poecilia guess looks a closer shape.

Rasbora kalochroma is my guess

 

[HoldenOn]

I thought so too, but then I saw similar ones and was thinking...well, maybe mine is just probiscus-enhanced:

https://images2.ratemyfishtank.com/photo/12/650x500c/16000/15809/8063-11-chinese-algae-eater-u8iIsL.jpg

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/chinese-algae-eater-close-up-fish-tank-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri-blurred-background-chinese-algae-eater-close-up-fish-176292761.jpg

I swear, he will beat the tar out of a blacktop parking lot when he's crossed.

Proboscis enhanced indeed! Proboscis enhanced indeed!

 

[CassCats]

@emeraldking

 

[WhistlingBadger]

The first one looks like a chinese algae eater who pursued a career in boxing and took a few too many shots to the nose. If a dog looked like that, I'd suspect him of chasing parked cars.

I have no idea about the second one. I will withhold judgement pending further pictures. Kinda purdy, though.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: Your 5g looks chaotic and overgrown, exactly like a walstad tank should. And I love the idea of the jar-o'-living-muck. Definitely going to have to try that, as soon as we move some place with a garage.

 

[LordHappy]

Happy day...it receives indirect sunlight and it has certainly helped the greenery in the jar. I think getting lucky with scooping muck with visible life in it is key. When I saw a little critter move across the glass, I was pretty pleased. Whatever it is that is slowly breaking down the misc stems and stalks is microscopic and that would be quite boring.

There is a movement afoot to build a larger Walstad-inspired tank. I'm thinking of a 75g if I can find the right footprint.

Oh, and I forgot to mention: Your 5g looks chaotic and overgrown, exactly like a walstad tank should. And I love the idea of the jar-o'-living-muck. Definitely going to have to try that, as soon as we move some place with a garage.

 

[LordHappy]

Happy day...after giving this fish several unnerving stares over the weekend, and comparing against various images online, I think I agree with Rasbora Kalochroma. Just goes to show you can trust some things you read off the internet. Thank you!

Was thinking a rasbora, but Ch4rlie's poecilia guess looks a closer shape.

Rasbora kalochroma is my guess

 

[FishFinatic77]

Welcome to TFF!

 

[mbsqw1d]

If only these questions came up in the pub quiz