Your Favorite Fish

John · 06-07-2005, 08:20 PM

Okay people, I thought this would be a pretty fun thread. Just post your favorite fish (or, if you really like another kind of animal a lot, you can post that). Maybe add why it is your favorite, some pics of your own fish, experiences with the fish... that kind of thing.

I'll start.

FAVORITE: KOI, PLECOSTOMUS (tie)

Koi

I love koi, kept them ever since I was a youngin in my family's outdoor pond. I love it when they can be hand-fed and they suck your fingers...

Pleco

Regular plecostomus rule. They're like the janitor of the tank - always working...

Yankee boy · 06-07-2005, 08:29 PM

black ghost knifefish

and....the ELECTRIC YELLOW LAB! w00t

Pac-Man · 06-07-2005, 08:41 PM

It has got to be an anostomous. I really like the species anostomous anostomous. I would love to own one of these guys someday...I just need a bigger tank and some more money...lol. I love their personalities...see them at the lfs...a really cool fish.

And I agree with yankee on yellow labs...love them too.

euRasian32 · 06-07-2005, 09:08 PM

My favorite fish has got to be the Cuttlefish, which is actually a cephalopod. I can't even begin to explain how awesome these creatures are, but these pics and vids might help. Although I haven't kept one but wish to someday...

The Red Tail Catfish is my favorites of all that I've kept. It had mad personality and loved to be hand fed. Took feeders from my hand at 2 weeks after acclimation, and at 4" in length. (took a large gf, but also took 2 hours to digest). Sold him at 18" when I moved to smaller apt.

Favorite cichlid is the Tilapia Buttekoferi.

fishboy · 06-07-2005, 09:17 PM

if its the favorite that i own it's got to be big geogre, my common/comet goldfish.

But if you mean my favorite overal aquarium fish....it's a tie between platys, and goldfish based off my experience and the personality of these fish

Lydia · 06-07-2005, 09:50 PM

probably a tie between my molly and my oto....because the first time i put my hand in the tank to try handfeeding my fish my molly ate from my hand and does it every time, and my oto because he always comes and latches onto my hand when i put it in the tank...i guess hes trying to find out if there is algea on it or something

of course close runner ups would have to be my two biggest swordtail babies

John · 06-07-2005, 10:54 PM

I just got a pair of yellow labs - really cool.
I think there's a lot of variety so far! I can't wait to check this thread tomorrow and see what other fish/animals people like... Got to go to bed now!

Beerleader · 06-07-2005, 11:47 PM

My favs are Discus and now Arrowanas since I just got one!

But I love so many fish its hard to decide hehe

fishfreaks · 06-08-2005, 06:01 AM

My favortite fish is my Green Terror. I'll have to post a picture later.

Imbrium · 06-08-2005, 06:56 PM

My favorite fish is Ornate Ctenopoma. I've never had one, but I will someday. I love labyrinths. Betta's, gourami's, etc. and this is one of the coolest I've ever seen.

**TheOldSalt** · 06-08-2005, 11:28 PM

I've never tried to upload pictures to this forum before, so I don't know if this is going to work, but here goes. The photos are by a friend of mine, and the drawing is mine. Folks, I present the Bluenose Shiner, Pteronotropis welaka:

Lexus · 06-08-2005, 11:32 PM

Bettas, Angelfish, Cories, Platies, Albino Rainbow Shark... pretty common but gotta love em

bsmith · 06-09-2005, 01:04 AM

My favorite little guy is my angelfish, i love how skinny and tall he is.
The most active fish were my tiger barbs, they had the most charactor to them, one sees something and they all swim over and look around, then they chase each other, they were great fish. i would reccomend them to anyone

Justin · 06-09-2005, 10:01 AM

My favorite would have to be oscars. It is fun watching them eat other feeder fish and watching them grow. I also like red tailed sharks. They really look cool and they are easy to take care of.

euRasian32 · 06-09-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsmith

The most active fish were my tiger barbs, they had the most charactor to them, one sees something and they all swim over and look around, then they chase each other, they were great fish. i would reccomend them to anyone

My favorite community fish. I could have a field day with this topic.

I've got 6 in my 125, they're loving it. 3 regs and 3 albinos.

fishfreaks · 06-10-2005, 07:10 AM

here is a picture of my green terror. it didnt turn out that great.

Scuba Kid · 06-10-2005, 03:29 PM

my fav would hafta be the octopus i kept a year ago, my fw stingray, and pufferfish. i also like oscars arowanas and knifefish.
what the hell, i love em all. it's hard to choose a favorite!

euRasian32 · 06-10-2005, 04:46 PM

scuba- which stingray did you have?

Scuba Kid · 06-10-2005, 05:07 PM

teacup
p. reticulatas i believe? or something close to it

Yankee boy · 06-10-2005, 05:48 PM

another cool fish "The Bichir"

06-07-2005, 08:20 PM	#1
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	Your Favorite Fish Okay people, I thought this would be a pretty fun thread. Just post your favorite fish (or, if you really like another kind of animal a lot, you can post that). Maybe add why it is your favorite, some pics of your own fish, experiences with the fish... that kind of thing. I'll start. FAVORITE: KOI, PLECOSTOMUS (tie) Koi I love koi, kept them ever since I was a youngin in my family's outdoor pond. I love it when they can be hand-fed and they suck your fingers... Pleco Regular plecostomus rule. They're like the janitor of the tank - always working... __________________ Live life by the book, but make sure you're the author.

06-07-2005, 08:41 PM	#3
Pac-Man Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 5 Posts: 585	It has got to be an anostomous. I really like the species anostomous anostomous. I would love to own one of these guys someday...I just need a bigger tank and some more money...lol. I love their personalities...see them at the lfs...a really cool fish. And I agree with yankee on yellow labs...love them too. __________________ 29g Planted Open Top Community 1x65W Coralife PC, Sand, DIY C02 7 Neon Tetras 8 Lemon Tetras 5 Emerald Brochis 10g Planted Flourite, DIY C02 6x Java Fern 4 Cherry Barbs $$$Get Free CASH from Filling out Easy Surveys. PM me if you want some advice.$$$

06-07-2005, 09:08 PM	#4
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 772	My favorite fish has got to be the Cuttlefish, which is actually a cephalopod. I can't even begin to explain how awesome these creatures are, but these pics and vids might help. Although I haven't kept one but wish to someday... The Red Tail Catfish is my favorites of all that I've kept. It had mad personality and loved to be hand fed. Took feeders from my hand at 2 weeks after acclimation, and at 4" in length. (took a large gf, but also took 2 hours to digest). Sold him at 18" when I moved to smaller apt. Favorite cichlid is the Tilapia Buttekoferi. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

06-07-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,647	if its the favorite that i own it's got to be big geogre, my common/comet goldfish. But if you mean my favorite overal aquarium fish....it's a tie between platys, and goldfish based off my experience and the personality of these fish __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

06-07-2005, 09:50 PM	#6
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,902	probably a tie between my molly and my oto....because the first time i put my hand in the tank to try handfeeding my fish my molly ate from my hand and does it every time, and my oto because he always comes and latches onto my hand when i put it in the tank...i guess hes trying to find out if there is algea on it or something of course close runner ups would have to be my two biggest swordtail babies Last edited by Lydia; 06-08-2005 at 10:04 AM.

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06-07-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
Yankee boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Navarre, FL Age: 19 Posts: 103	black ghost knifefish and....the ELECTRIC YELLOW LAB! w00t

06-07-2005, 10:54 PM	#7
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	I just got a pair of yellow labs - really cool. I think there's a lot of variety so far! I can't wait to check this thread tomorrow and see what other fish/animals people like... Got to go to bed now! __________________ Live life by the book, but make sure you're the author.

06-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#8
Beerleader Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Age: 35 Posts: 382	My favs are Discus and now Arrowanas since I just got one! But I love so many fish its hard to decide hehe

06-08-2005, 06:01 AM	#9
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,272	My favortite fish is my Green Terror. I'll have to post a picture later. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

06-08-2005, 06:56 PM	#10
Imbrium Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 26 Posts: 384	My favorite fish is Ornate Ctenopoma. I've never had one, but I will someday. I love labyrinths. Betta's, gourami's, etc. and this is one of the coolest I've ever seen.

06-08-2005, 11:32 PM	#12
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,407	Bettas, Angelfish, Cories, Platies, Albino Rainbow Shark... pretty common but gotta love em __________________ 55 Gallon 1 Fantail Goldfish 1 Albino Bristlenose 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 4 Angelfish 3 Zebra Danios 14? Assorted Corys 46 Gallon 8 Tiger Barbs 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Cichlids 29 Gallon 1 Snail 1 Betta 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Fry

06-09-2005, 01:04 AM	#13
bsmith fish n00b Join Date: May 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 406	My favorite little guy is my angelfish, i love how skinny and tall he is. The most active fish were my tiger barbs, they had the most charactor to them, one sees something and they all swim over and look around, then they chase each other, they were great fish. i would reccomend them to anyone __________________ * 40 Gallon BR Tank * 2 Blue Ram 2 AngelFish (gold & marble) 4 Green Cory 3 Neon Tetra 1 Pleco 4 ghost shrimp 1 Golden Apple Snail * 10 Gallon Tank * 2 juvi Albino Cory Cats 4 Neon Tetras http://community.webshots.com/user/bsmith000

06-09-2005, 10:01 AM	#14
Justin Fishy Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 13	My favorite would have to be oscars. It is fun watching them eat other feeder fish and watching them grow. I also like red tailed sharks. They really look cool and they are easy to take care of. __________________ ~Justin~

06-10-2005, 03:29 PM	#17
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	my fav would hafta be the octopus i kept a year ago, my fw stingray, and pufferfish. i also like oscars arowanas and knifefish. what the hell, i love em all. it's hard to choose a favorite!

06-10-2005, 04:46 PM	#18
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 772	scuba- which stingray did you have? __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

06-10-2005, 05:07 PM	#19
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	teacup p. reticulatas i believe? or something close to it

06-10-2005, 05:48 PM	#20
Yankee boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Navarre, FL Age: 19 Posts: 103	another cool fish "The Bichir"

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