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Marc
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 Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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| Andy, They are so common here in chennai that people eat them. They grow quite big too ...around half a foot. |
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andyrushworth
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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Thanks Nikilsood ,Shovelnose and Marc ,  I'm glad they are plentiful , I've never managed to aquire the Indian Dorsalis , only the Srilankan version ,if they are same , certainly VERY close , they really are beautiful fish with a nice disposition , always reminded me of a minature Tor ? I believe they max out at about 8 inch ? I can just imagine a group of say 10 in my biggest tank  one day perhaps  . |
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madhu_ulysses
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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| andyrushworth wrote (View Post):
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they really are beautiful fish with a nice disposition , always reminded me of a minature Tor ? I believe they max out at about 8 inch ?
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Generally I find them around 3-4". I'm sure an 8 inch specimen would be a stunner. |
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vyastk
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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Guys,
Can you share the distinguishing features for P.chola, P. dorsalis and P.sophore please? |
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Marc
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:37 am Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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It is quite simple Vyas....
Puntius chola
Diagnosis- Two rows of spots in the dorsal fin. The first row looks fused almost like a spot and is at the root (angle) of the dorsal spine. Presence of a small pair of barbels.
Puntius dorsalis
Diagnosis- One spot in the dorsal fin which fades in the adult. The spot is laterally elongated on the posterior end of the fin. Presence of long barbles which are clearly visible. Longer snout.
Puntius sophore
Diagnosis- One spot on the dorsal fin present in adults also. Absence of barbels and a rounded snout. |
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bloodyheart18
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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| wow...great trip... |
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vyastk
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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Marc: Fantastic explanation...as usual!  |
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Marc
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: The Courtallam |
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| vyastk wrote (View Post):
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Marc: Fantastic explanation...as usual!
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Thanks buddy |
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