Flagtail Prochilodus species

[Cichla dude]

How big can the Semprochilodus Insignis get? Are they the one that remain the spot on their body as they mature?

The Insignis will reach about 16-18''. No they will lose their spots as they mature but will get a red face.

 

[PufferFreak88]

How can you distinguish from between the two?

 

[Cichla dude]

How can you distinguish from between the two?

This is an Insignis (notice the red on face like I said) my guy is starting to get that. you'll see in the pics I take tonight/tommrow.

The Taenerus is the last one.

 

[groovylime]

I agree... Semaprochilodus Insignis.
They can get to about 18" and will lose their spots as they gets older.

 

[PufferFreak88]

Hey Cichla dude how many flagtail prochilodus do you keep? how big are they?

 

[fishsikk66]

Taeniurus are thinner (more elongated) compare to insignis

 

[Cichla dude]

Hey Cichla dude how many flagtail prochilodus do you keep? how big are they?

I have 2. 1 5-6'', the other 3-4''.

 

[garvin123g]

I have 2 Semaprochilodus Taeniurus , I read in "Tank Busters" they get to 30cm or about 12 inches. Mine are about 4 inches and I have only recently acquired them.

One I got 2 weeks ago the other today. I am impressed with them so far. The other species you mentioned I have not seen yet...
Any additional info on these is welcomed!

Thanks
gb