Microsynodontis pics

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rommer
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Microsynodontis pics

Post by rommer »

Hey Guys

I've got a group of (about) 8 microsynodontissen.. Probably they are Microsynodontis polli but i don't know that for sure.. The al look different :)

I would love to share so pics with you so here they are:
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Post by rommer »

and some more:
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Do you guys think this are all the same species with different pathern or are it different species?
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Yup, these are all M. polli. I could never find any differences between the spotted and unspotted forms (except for the color pattern).
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I have been thinking the spotted ones may be juveniles...are your spotted ones smaller than the others.

These are highly variable in pattern.

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Silurus wrote:Yup, these are all M. polli. I could never find any differences between the spotted and unspotted forms (except for the color pattern).
Thanks!
Birger wrote:I have been thinking the spotted ones may be juveniles...are your spotted ones smaller than the others.

These are highly variable in pattern.

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I have the the group for almost a year now... The most spotted one has never changed in pattern so i don't think it has something to do with juviles..
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can you give us a description of the tank, its inhabitants and a FTS?
What's your favorite Dressing~~
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