Need Help Identifying!!

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Chris Jones, Aug 13, 2006.

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  1. Chris Jones

    Chris Jones Feather Duster

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    Someone gave me this fish. I have no idea what it is. at first I thought it was a cardinal fish, but I cant come up with one that looks like this. the other cardinals I have seen have different fin arrangements. Any help appreciated.
     

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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    It is a Jackknife fish (Equetus lanceolatus) and is not Reef safe. It will eat all of your snails, crabs and shrimp

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  3. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    cute
     
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  4. Chris Jones

    Chris Jones Feather Duster

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    Wow. On the nose Jason. thanks for the info. they are cute though and being the size of my thumb nail, ill keep em for a short while and see if lfs wants them.
     
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