P. furcatus vs P. gertrudae

[TheresaM]

I love my furcatus...their colors, the fact that they aren't shy, and they're pretty much all over the tank. I have an empty 10g and was thinking about getting gertrudae; are they similar in temperament/personality?

 

[Gillie]

No gertrudae yet!? Really? Definitely go for them, but make sure they are covered, I noticed that they tend like to take the leap quite often compared to others.

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[TheresaM]

No gertrudae yet!? Really? Definitely go for them, but make sure they are covered, I noticed that they tend like to take the leap quite often compared to others.

Nope, not yet and unfortunately they're now out of stock. Any experience with ivantsoffi?

 

[Gillie]

Nope, not yet and unfortunately they're now out of stock. Any experience with ivantsoffi?

As a matter of fact, I have 12 of them. They're just as easy as the others and way better colored.

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[TheresaM]

As a matter of fact, I have 12 of them. They're just as easy as the others and way better colored.

Thanks so much! It's easy to Google image search but nicer to hear from someone who actually keeps the fish.

 

[Gillie]

Google image shows them quite well. I don't know who took the shot for wetspot, but that is a horrible pic.

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[Mattfinn]

Thinking of taking a field trip and picking some up after discovering this database on locations ANGFA Aquatic Survey Database

 

[Fresh2o]

Theresa - If you check the Batfish group order on the PVAS forum, the order lists P. gertrudae, ivanstoff, and signifier. However, pickup is at the next monthly meeting.


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[TheresaM]

Google image shows them quite well. I don't know who took the shot for wetspot, but that is a horrible pic.

Good to know! I've noticed their fish gallery pics can be hit or miss.

Thinking of taking a field trip and picking some up after discovering this database on locations ANGFA Aquatic Survey Database

Ok, I'm jealous! Would love to hear about this if you end up doing it though

Theresa - If you check the Batfish group order on the PVAS forum, the order lists P. gertrudae, ivanstoff, and signifier. However, pickup is at the next monthly meeting.

Unfortunately I'm going to be out of town that weekend but it's definitely good to keep in mind the next time I'm looking for some.

 

[Mattfinn]

Ok, I'm jealous! Would love to hear about this if you end up doing it though

Well maybe one day in say a few years when I've got the right tank and can set up my dream Aussie biotope tank.

 

[TheresaM]

They arrived today and I can't believe how blue their eyes are! Maybe it's the difference in the general look/lighting of the tanks but theirs seem brighter than the furcatus

 

[Mattfinn]

Pics! Gertrudae are awesome

 

[TheresaM]

They just started venturing out of the floating plants:

 

[Fresh2o]

You are soooo right about the blue eyes!


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[Fishobsessed7]

Sweet!


Fishobsessed7

3 tanks and counting! (6 if you count the bettas)

 

[TheresaM]

You are soooo right about the blue eyes!

Right?!? Photos are cropped, nothing else!

Sweet!

Thanks!

Caught the two males displaying just as I was getting ready to turn off the tank light:

 

[Fishobsessed7]

They look great! Nice picture!


Fishobsessed7

3 tanks and counting! (6 if you count the bettas)

 

[Mattfinn]

Awesome little guys! Just wait till those males start jousting and showing off their colours and dorsal fins.

 

[machotaco]

Full tank shot???


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