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Martin Thoene
Joined: 28 Dec 2005
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Location: Toronto.....Actually, I've been on LOL since September 1998
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Today, for the first time since I've lived in Canada I managed to purchase 4 cute little Homaloptera orthogoniata.
In the bag.
In the tank.
I'm so stoked. These are absolutely my all-time favourite Hillstream Loach. Luv 'em, luv 'em, luv 'em.
They are only little at present, about 1.5 inches.
Menagerie Petshop, Toronto for anyone who wants some. Make absolutely sure you can provide the correct conditions for these jewels though.
Martin.
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OneWay
Joined: 13 Dec 2008
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Location: Mid West USA
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Those are stunning, absolutely a great looking loach!
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Jim Powers
Joined: 28 Dec 2005
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Location: Bloomington, Indiana
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I don't need to tell you just how envious I am!! 
Congratulations!! They are gorgeous!!
I think I am going to have to order some online from the invertzfactory if they are available again this year. I just can't find them otherwise. I have been thinking of converting one of my tanks just for them if I do.
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Dunga
Joined: 02 Feb 2009
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Location: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Great!!!!
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plaalye
Joined: 11 Mar 2008
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Location: Bellingham, Wa.
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Congrats Martin! I just got my first on Saturday, first time I've seen them. There seems to be a bunch going around here at the moment. My LFS gets them here I believe. Hve a look Jim!
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwcatfishl&1266976806
Not sure if they're orthogoniata or confuzona but look like yours. Mine has been hiding since I got it so no pics yet. |
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ch.koenig
Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 220
Location: Menziken, Switzerland
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great!!!
I envy you
cheers charles |
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Matt
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
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Location: Barcelona, Spain.
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They're really beautiful. 
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Donna
Joined: 03 Aug 2009
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Location: New York State
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OK, Martin, I'm envious of your loaches AND your camera skills. When can you come photograph my adorable beloved kuhlis?
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Graeme Robson
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Location: Peterborough, UK
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Congrats Martin! Superb!
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Keith Wolcott
Joined: 04 Mar 2007
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Location: Charleston, Illinois USA
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NancyD
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
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Location: Massachusetts,US
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very cool
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Francois van Brederode
Joined: 19 Aug 2009
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Location: Alkmaar (North Holland)
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Very nice looking fish!
I expect you will fatten them up nice and healthy 
I would love to get some 'lizard fish' of any species.
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wasserscheu
Joined: 29 Aug 2006
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Location: Munich
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Congrats on those great fish. I've been looking for a long time for those (or the confuzona) they are on top of the wish-list. I checked German stocklists right away, after your message. Only once I found some, but they were in a far too bad condition (and still expensive). Are they accepting any food already?
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Botia Robert
Joined: 26 Jul 2007
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Location: Brisbane, Australia.
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| I dont know much about Hill Stream Loaches but they are definately nice. |
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ch.koenig
Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Location: Menziken, Switzerland
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