My favorite fish I have ever owned was a Prochilodus Insignia or Flagtail Prochilodus. He was 14 inches long and had those huge gorgeous eyes. I could pet him even. They are veggie eaters so his mouth and lips were very much like a cats tongue. I would hold an algae wafer in my hand and he would come up while I held it and suck it like a kid with a piece of candy. He would even eat thawed mysis shrimp off a spoon that I held at the surface. For the most part I know fish are fish and try not to get too attached. I had him for over 6 years and have no clue how old he was when I got him (full grown). I will admit, I cried like a baby the day I found him dead. It was like losing my dog. I always said if I could take him out and hug him I would. He would follow me thru the tank, and if I sat in a chair at one end of the tank he was right there with me. I could put my fingers in the tank and he would suck on them.
I miss him, but also know others who have that species and do not have the same experience. He is buried in a place of honor out in my garden. R.I.P. Baby!
I miss him, but also know others who have that species and do not have the same experience. He is buried in a place of honor out in my garden. R.I.P. Baby!
