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Old 12-01-2009, 12:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a 55gallon tank. can you please identify my shark/catfish. and the other fish. i was told it was a texas something. Also i would appreciat any info on ways to improve my tank. The water is not as dirty as the pictures make it seem. lol
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Old 12-01-2009, 03:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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looks like a channel or blue cat and a jack dempsey to me
not sure on the cat though
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Texas cichlid and I couldn't tell you what species of catfish though. Kinda looks like an irredesent shark(pangasius sp)
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Texas cichlid and I couldn't tell you what species of catfish though. Kinda looks like an irredesent shark(pangasius sp)
dont texas cichlids only have one spot on the body?
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I don't think that is a Jack Dempsey. The Jack dempseys I have seen are dark almost black with blue spots.
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when i bought it they said it was some sort of shark and a texas.
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Texas generally have one prominent spot but can have other spots that are fainter on the body depending on their mood as well as a spot near the tail .
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yes those are definetely a texas cichlid and a iridesent shark... the shark will get to be about 3 feet long! be ready...
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