Spectracanthicus Murinus

[Gem400]

Just aquired these stunners, arrived in the country 3 weeks ago but didn't travel well so have been eagerly waiting for them to get in shape.

I'm hoping I have a pair, they seem to have different head shapes.
One is 9cm and the other is 8cm TL. They are showing stress coloulartion at present.

Any ideas?

 

[scatz]

now theres a cracking looking fish, cant wait to see them when they are properly settled.
one of them does seem to be fairly wide on the hips compared to the other, so i would say its looking good for a pair

 

[AleGer]

Great fish!

I wish to get some, but no luck yet It is imposible to get sch in Ukraine.

 

[bigbird]

wow stunning indeed <3 . poss Baryancistrus sp L219 ? I also agree there is a definate headshape difference and seem a pair. cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[Hypanaddict]

Fantastic looking fish <3 great pick up Gem :thumbup:

 

[Gem400]

wow stunning indeed <3 . poss Baryancistrus sp L219 ? I also agree there is a definate headshape difference and seem a pair. cheers jk :thumbup:

I'm 99.9% sure on the ID, Jozebs has just had a Brazil shipment including some of these and they are the definitely the same. They also have an impressive set of teeth, lol.

They appear to be adult size so a bit more fattening up and you never know your luck :whistle:

Cheers everyone

Gem

 

[Joby]

Do seem to be 2 different shapes there and also one has quite hairy pectorals so fingers crossed and look forward to seeing them out of stress colours :clap:

 

[AleGer]

To be sure that it is Spectracanthicus not Bariancistrus, it would be great to see the dentition (teeth)

 

[Irene0100]

very promising! hope they settle in nicely.

 

[lcrazy]

Mad.................Awsome looking