what type of labeo/shark is this?

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• Jul 1, 2005

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Here is a picture of a labeo I bought the other day.

It is 10" in body length and 12" including it's tail.

I have had 1 identification from a very good source but wanted a second opinion.

 

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• Jul 1, 2005

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I think its a big "black shark"

 

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but then again it doesnt look like a black shark no clue lol

 

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• Jul 2, 2005

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WOW i have no clue what that is. Could it be a carp or something?

 

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• Jul 2, 2005

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well it isnt a carp space monkey as he has already identified that it is from the Labeo genus (sharks) - looks cool though how much did it cost and what setup is it going in

 

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• Jul 7, 2005

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I got it at a bargain price for such a "clean" large fish.

I had it in a 4ftx30"x20"tall tank but I moved it into a 4ftx2ftx2ft as it did not appear to be all that happy. It has settled in well now.

I have a Mozambique mouth brooder in with it at the moment that seems to be getting on well with it, aswell as 8 reasonable sized alestes longapinnis tetras.

 

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• Jul 7, 2005

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labeo rosae or labeo cylidricus?

Not sure really those are closest i have found.

Ben

 

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• Jul 7, 2005

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Labeo/morulius chrysophekadion I would think. Don't take my word for it though - I'm no good with shark identification realy. Nice looking fish anyway.

What did your 'very good source' think it was?

 

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bunjiweb-labeo rosae or labeo cylidricus?

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Ben,
Have you seen any pics of the rosae?

I wondered if it might be a rubropunctatus as the name means red/reddish punctuated scales.

The good source i know thought it may well be a plainer coloured harlequin shark.

I know 100% it is not a black shark (chrysophekadion) as its mouth is different.