Aquaria Central

[Vicious_Fish]

That's why it's good to know a fishes latin name. Too many different common names out there that are used for multiple species.

[GER1023]

Originally Posted by Vicious_Fish

That's why it's good to know a fishes latin name. Too many different common names out there that are used for multiple species.

Yup yup I agree way to many common names some fish have multiple names some have none and others share common names with other fish. Scientific names are deff better but are also alot harder to remember and not to mention spell. Like if I say a sailfin pleco who am I talkin about cuz several pleco's are called that now if I say Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps now its that specific fish.

[D. Hedington]

hey real sorry guys, I cant get none photo's till next week,
I'm flat out at the mill, and I got to go to a tournament this weekend.

[jpappy789]

Originally Posted by GER1023

Yup yup I agree way to many common names some fish have multiple names some have none and others share common names with other fish. Scientific names are deff better but are also alot harder to remember and not to mention spell. Like if I say a sailfin pleco who am I talkin about cuz several pleco's are called that now if I say Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps now its that specific fish.

The world should just learn latin.

[Thalan]

I always assumed Arowana was a local term or variation on that, much like the Arapaima Gigas is called Piracu (sp?) by local people.