†•Difference between T. fluviatilis and T.Nigroviridis?•†

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†•Difference between T. fluviatilis and T.Nigroviridis?•†

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Just wondering because I plan on trying to get one later... :D
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The Ceylon needs an extra 10g, otherwise treat them the same
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Anything on like appearance? That's where I'm mainly confused. :?
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Hmmmm... I'm not really getting the difference only in size but like just the way they look... I'm afraid I'll get one and forget which one is which! :lol:
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A ceylons pattern is like a mix of a gsp and a f8. The gsp is properly spotted, the Ceylon is more of a pattern if that makes sense. They are quite different
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Ceylon only has spots on it's belly.
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Oh ok! Lol Pufferpunk said they sometimes get mixed in with Figure eight puffer...
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