Fish Id

[jonnyf84]

It looks very similar to the Oryzias but the elongated dorsal fin just isn't right...

nope not quite, i'm gonna be up all night looking for this little bugger

 

[Butch]

Procatopus nototaenia?

 

[BigC]

Bloomin heck that took a long while for the Killi id LOL
Procatopus nototaenia is the most likely suspect as these are the most common,
Its definately a Procatopus sp.
Either Nototaenia, Aberrans or Similis.
There are many different collection locations for each, and they all have slightly different colour patterns. I personall have never kept this genus of killi. but I would err on the side of Procatopus nototaenia.
Regards
BigC

 

[jonnyf84]

Yup thats the one - Procatopus nototaenia. Thankyou all for your efforts guys and gals.

Now these are not commonly available and seem to be reasonably tricky to keep in the aquarium. Next step = research research research then i need to find some of them.

Does anybody have any contacts for these fish. Do you think i would stand a good chance of aquiring some at the Redditch auction in December?

 

[helterskelter]

No idea at redditch auction but their are many killi breeders there so will surly find someone who may know.

 

[jonnyf84]

fantastic. Leeds to Redditch and back again - i hope i find some

I will post a add on the killi section.

Once again, thanks very much for the help.