When i was younger, i found these fish living in a creek in georgia. they were the size of minnows, with bright, cherry red bodies. The tops of their heads were yellow. anyone know what these are?

It sounds like a type of minnow that is called a "redbellied dace" there are both northern and southern species. They get to be about 3 or 4 in. Was the red and yellow divided by a black stripe? If so then that is what it is.


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They were solid red, with a yellow head and i think white fins. it does not match the pictures of the redbellied dace, but if you think of anything else, let me know.

They might be a population of tropical aquarium fish that were dumped and survived.

that's probably the case. i jsut wish i knew what they were so i could order some for my own aquarium.

could it have been a Redlip Shiner, Notropis chiliticus?
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if not , maybe you can find the type of fish at this link

Maybe a species of Koi??

fawkes2, you are awesome. that's precisely the fish i remember. thank you.

your welcome. l'm glad l could help

Very nice job my friend. That's a cool looking fish..