hi-Distinguishing between B. Rostratas and Kubotais.

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Directorate
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hi-Distinguishing between B. Rostratas and Kubotais.

Post by Directorate » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:52 pm

Can someone give some guidelines about this distinguishing please. I don't really want to end up with Rostratas when I ask for Kubotais :/
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Post by Rocco » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:46 pm

Botia Kubotai will have distinct spots more often than not.

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A kub will have bluer spots by the looks on this picture, and a more distinct, rounder, and line along the body.

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Rostratas will have joined or elongated dots.

But then, either loach is wonderful to keep so you don't really need to be so picky :P
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Post by Directorate » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:02 am

Yes both Loaches are good-but are they different in temperament and are'nt Kubotais generally more expensive than Rostratas? :/

I think Kubotais also have a bolder and more distinct pattern when mature :)
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Post by Directorate » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:16 am

oh and so only Kubotais have bluish dots?
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Post by shari2 » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:25 am

you could look here:
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Post by Graeme McKellar » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:57 am

Hi Directorate, Dont worry you will not get Rostrata in Australia. Kubotai YES - Rostrata NO they are not on the Importable List.
Cheers Graeme.
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