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#1 NativeTanks

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Posted 21 October 2016 - 01:59 PM

I got these fish a few months ago and have been feeding them on goldfish flakes... They also like broccoli.

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#2 itsme

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Posted 21 October 2016 - 03:48 PM

Might be a Nocomis.  Which ever one(s) are native where you collected them.  Likely Nocomis biguttatus but maybe Nocomis micropogon.



#3 gerald

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Posted 22 October 2016 - 09:19 AM

Welcome N.T.  Yes, those are one of the Nocomis chubs.  I realize you're new here.  For future reference, the NANFA forum does not allow ID requests of native fish taken in home aquariums.  The reason is that we want to make sure people know what they're collecting BEFORE bringing it home, to avoid accidentally taking rare or protected species.  Bring a small plastic tank with you when collecting, and take photos in the field to post ID requests.  Thanks for understanding, and good luck with them! (Luckily they are not rare species). 


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#4 Matt DeLaVega

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Posted 22 October 2016 - 01:29 PM

To follow up on Gerald's points, this is where ID requests belong. http://forum.nanfa.o...ion-assistance/

 

The rules are clearly posted at the top, and the first three pinned topics may be helpful.

 

This is a common mistake with newcomers, but we cannot allow it to be ongoing. I am sure you can understand the reason behind this, and thank you for understanding.

 

 Great genus. Nocomis are generally very good community fish even though they can get reasonably large. I think Michael Wolfe could write a book singing the praises of Nocomis. Maybe he will chime in and tell you about some his experience with various Nocomis. They can be difficult to ID to species unless they are male and in breeding form, or often you can ID them by simply knowing what drainage they are from. Good luck and welcome aboard.


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#5 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 22 October 2016 - 07:36 PM

Certainly my favorite Genus!  And fun to keep in a large tank.  These guys are headed towards 10 inches or so.  But they really should be fed a more meat based diet... cichlid flakes,not goldfish... and the broccoli is s new one to me... they would prefer mealworms or even shrimp pellets.  But as you have found out, they are not picky once they realize that you are the feeding machine, they will eat whatever is offered.

 

Nice orange fins on the ones you have there. They must be happy.


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#6 itsme

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Posted 24 October 2016 - 12:52 PM

I think they call them Redfin Chubs up north there.  A popular bait item.  I've seen Creek Chubs from up there with red fins too.  Maybe it's living over all that red flint.  Selects for that color?  Now that I think of it, I remember catching Longnose Dace in NY State that had a lot of red on them.  Hmm...  Please don't be discouraged from posting your ID pics here.  I welcome new people in particular to join in and enjoy the fellowship of like minds.  Us old guys can be grumpy, but we have a lot of knowledge that we like to share.  Show us your fish!



#7 NativeTanks

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Posted 24 October 2016 - 06:43 PM

Thanks! I will be sure to post in the right place from now on. You guys should of seen how red the fins were on these fish when I caught them! I will get some cichlid pellets soon for them, and I breed mealworms, so I have some perfect size ones for the fish to eat. I do like these fish, I love their color. I caught these near Saint Cloud, a little town called Rockville where there is a large creek. The fish love nibbling on us when we step in the water.

#8 itsme

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Posted 24 October 2016 - 09:12 PM

Thanks! I will be sure to post in the right place from now on. You guys should of seen how red the fins were on these fish when I caught them! I will get some cichlid pellets soon for them, and I breed mealworms, so I have some perfect size ones for the fish to eat. I do like these fish, I love their color. I caught these near Saint Cloud, a little town called Rockville where there is a large creek. The fish love nibbling on us when we step in the water.

Sounds like they will be some happy Minnows!



#9 Guest_BTDarters_*

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Posted 25 October 2016 - 11:27 PM

For what it's worth, I would've said Hornyhead Chubs (Nocomis biguttatus) based on the pictures.

 

Brian



#10 NativeTanks

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Posted 13 November 2016 - 09:01 PM

I got them cichlid pellets and have been feeding them mealworms as a snack here and there. It took them a bit to catch on to how to eat the pellets, but once they figured it out they have loved the pellets. The same goes to the meal worms.

#11 Matt DeLaVega

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Posted 14 November 2016 - 12:12 AM

Getting fish onto prepared foods is always a big victory!


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#12 mattknepley

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Posted 14 November 2016 - 05:47 AM

Cute fish when small, and fun to watch grow up. Welcome aboard!
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#13 NativeTanks

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Posted 02 December 2016 - 09:29 AM

Thanks! they are certainly getting bigger, and they're 55 gallon tank is being set up and dirted at the moment! just waiting for the live plants to arrive!





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