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Minnow, what kind ?

Started by Guest_KansasNative_* , Feb 19 2010 12:35 PM

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#1 Guest_KansasNative_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 12:35 PM

Can anyone identify these minnows for me. I have tried by web searchs.

Thanks in advance

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#2 Guest_Dustin_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 12:42 PM

Golden shiner, Notemigonus crysoleucas.

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#3 Guest_Uland_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 12:43 PM

Where did you find them? (please be as specific as possible). Location is often very important when trying to ID fish when that are not in spawning condition.

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#4 Guest_KansasNative_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 02:34 PM

Golden Shiner ? they are silver in color, maybe it is the picture.

I got them at a bait shop, the lady did not know where vendor gets them.

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#5 Guest_jase_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 04:58 PM

Golden Shiner ? they are silver in color, maybe it is the picture.

I know almost nothing about minnow identification, but I do know that golden shiner color can be quite variable (body shape too, maybe?). From Peterson's: "Silver in clear and turbid water; gold side and fins in coffee-colored water."

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#6 Guest_Jan_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 07:11 PM

I know almost nothing about minnow identification, but I do know that golden shiner color can be quite variable (body shape too, maybe?). From Peterson's: "Silver in clear and turbid water; gold side and fins in coffee-colored water."

Looks the same as the golden shiners in my tank. When they mature and breed the fins get red.

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#7 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 10:48 PM

Yeah, goldens. If they get up to 8 inches or more you'll see.

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#8 Guest_KansasNative_*

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Posted 20 February 2010 - 07:04 AM

Thanks everyone for the help.

I have an algae scrubber and I collect algae from it and give them some,
they sure do enjoy it.

They were very timid and shy at first when I got them, now thay act fine.
They are a good shoal fish.

Thanks again.