Re: NANFA-- Flagfin Shiner in FAMA

Irate Mormon (archimedes_at_bayspringstel.net)
Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:32:58 -0500

Yup, I know a place where one can scoop 'em up by the bucketful! Very common
elsewhere in MS as well.

Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS

Quoting Bruce Stallsmith <fundulus_at_hotmail.com>:

> The new issue of Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Magazine (FAMA), Feb. 2004,
> has a feature article on spawning the flagfin shiner, Pteronotropis
> signipinnis, written byTrey Tabb of south 'bama. Trey goes into exquisite
> detail on how he tweaked aquarium conditions to induce spawning by a group
> of flagfins. He also describes a unique tactic to fake out a copperhead
> trying to bite you and fling it away (really!).
>
> I have a small group of flagfins and they really are a stunning fish. The
> good news is that this is a relatively common member of the Pteronotropis
> group (after our recent discussion...).
>
> Hey Trey, are you still on this list?
>
> --Bruce Stallsmith
> Huntsville, AL, US of A
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