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Chain or Grass Pickerel

Started by Guest_scottefontay_* , Jan 26 2011 11:31 AM

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#1 Guest_scottefontay_*

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 11:31 AM

This post was on AquaBid for "grass pike". They look like chain pickerel to me. Thoughts from the experts?

http://www.aquabid.c...ative1295987733
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#2 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 12:00 PM

Jhy-sus! That fish sold for $50 plus $45 shipping. I seriously doubt that it's "grass pike", chain pickerel looks more likely.

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#3 Guest_scottefontay_*

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 12:19 PM

I sent the buyer a heads up but apparently he still bought it. The seller responded adamantly that it was a grass....No way based on that pic. I just hate seeing fish that get too big to keep being sold as a smaller species.

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#4 Guest_smbass_*

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 03:12 PM

No doubt about it those are chains.

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#5 Guest_FishheadDave_*

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 10:13 PM

I concur with your chain pickerel ID. The suborbital bar is nearly vertical, whereas in a grass or redfin pickerel it would angle towards the rear of the fish.

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#6 Guest_Yeahson421_*

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Posted 29 January 2011 - 12:06 PM

Even though they are chain, they're some beutiful looking fish! Would you mind posting some pictures of the rest of the tank?

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#7 Guest_rjmtx_*

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Posted 29 January 2011 - 03:36 PM

Jhy-sus! That fish sold for $50 plus $45 shipping. I seriously doubt that it's "grass pike", chain pickerel looks more likely.

Wow! I'll take you out and catch one 15 minutes from my house for half that price!

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#8 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 29 January 2011 - 06:31 PM

Wow! I'll take you out and catch one 15 minutes from my house for half that price!

Yeah, I'm sure half the people on the Forum had a similar reaction. It's also my reaction when I see hardy exotic killies like Aphyosemion australe on sale for $20/pair in local aquarium shops, because I know they're easy to crank out with any effort at all.