syno...?

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

which kind of syno is this? thanks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/lilstrwburyangl/syno.jpg

[toddnbecka]

It's either S.petricola or S. lucipinnis (the recently reclassified dwarf "petricola"). Main differences are max size and pattern of spots, though it takes several years for juvies to grow to adult size to be certain. Either way, it's a social, schooling fish, more active/visible in groups, the more the merrier.

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

oh ok, I was thinking a s.petricola, but wasnt too sure. Im going to have to find some more for him then. thanks

[toddnbecka]

In spite of the recent reclassification, both species are commonly sold as petricola's. The lucipinnis is the most commonly available, "true" petricola's are generally few and far between. There are a couple sellers on aquabid with good prices on juvies if you have a hard time finding more locally. They are also one of the very few species that will spawn in aquariums, and they don't require host fish like the S. multipunctatus.