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by streptococci
Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:14 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loach sale/giveaway in Johannesburg South Africa
Replies: 1
Views: 5248

Loach sale/giveaway in Johannesburg South Africa

Hi,
I am looking to sell/ give away my loaches to a good home.
I have 2 tanks with the following:
Tank 1:
Small Clown, Zebra and Queen loaches
Tank 2:
Large: Tiger Loaches, Blue Botha, Botia lecontei
The are all around 10cm+ and need a larger tank now. Some are a good few years old.

The tanks are ...
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by streptococci
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Hidden Yasuhikotakia lecontei
Replies: 3
Views: 4708

Thanks Graeme,

I Haven't seen them since at pet store - they only had a few when I bought them. They do however share the tank with 2 Yasuhikotakia modesta, 5 Yasuhikotakia morleti and 4 Tiger Loaches
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by streptococci
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Hidden Yasuhikotakia lecontei
Replies: 3
Views: 4708

Hidden Yasuhikotakia lecontei

I bought 2 Yasuhikotakia lecontei about a year and a half ago. I have seen them 3 times - namely:
1 - The day I bought them
2 - The day I moved them to a bigger tank at my office (about 10 months ago)
3 - Today - I moved the tank into a different office and had to empty it first.

Has anyone had ...
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by streptococci
Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Fat bellied Acanthocobitis zonalternans
Replies: 4
Views: 4698

Thanks Mad Duff!

Wasn't sure myself. The pet store didn't even have the faintest idea when I bought them! :D

Craig
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by streptococci
Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:42 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Fat bellied Acanthocobitis zonalternans
Replies: 4
Views: 4698

Fat bellied Acanthocobitis zonalternans

Hi,

Is this one possibly pregnant or have I done something wrong?
Also is my ID right?

Thanks

Craig

Pic 1
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Pic 2 - the seal look
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Pic 3
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by streptococci
Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loach Restaurant
Replies: 23
Views: 22652

I don't think I'd like to eat mine! - They're part of the family! :)
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by streptococci
Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Loach Restaurant
Replies: 23
Views: 22652

Loach Restaurant

While on a trip to Sharm El-Sheikh on the Red Sea we came across this restaurant. We didn't eat there, however found it difficult to believe loaches might be on the menu...
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Craig
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by streptococci
Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Confirm Identification of Sinibotia pulchra
Replies: 6
Views: 6175

Thank you very much for your help! Sorry for my late reply, but my internet has been down for 2 days!

I currently have them in my loach tank with 4 clowns, 3 botia almorhae and 2 pangio kuhlii.
I see their preferred environment needs a good current - that's why the hang out near the filter vent ...
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by streptococci
Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:44 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Confirm Identification of Sinibotia pulchra
Replies: 6
Views: 6175

Confirm Identification of Sinibotia pulchra

Hi All

I purchased these yesterday and would like to confirm the identification - The pet store said it was probably a tiger loach of sorts, but I disagree, I think it's a Sinibotia pulchra or 12-Banded chinese loach.

Thanks

Craig

http://www.pics.co.za/otherimages/loaches/unknown/sp1.jpg
http ...
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by streptococci
Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:08 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Another stranger to Identify
Replies: 5
Views: 5692

Thanks Martin!

That is definatly the one!

Craig
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by streptococci
Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:36 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Another stranger to Identify
Replies: 5
Views: 5692

HI, Thanks, I think you're right - Found a picture on google images and they seem to match up!
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by streptococci
Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:12 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Another stranger to Identify
Replies: 5
Views: 5692

Another stranger to Identify

Hi All

I have managed to locate another strange loach - I bought 2 of them, they were sold as Redfinned Widow Loach and the pet store did not have a scientific name. They are about 5-6cm or 2 inches in size.

Any Ideas? I've been through the species index 3 times so far.

Thanks

Craig


Pic 1a ...
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by streptococci
Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Assistance in Identifying Loach
Replies: 17
Views: 18165

:) I did enjoy your signature!
Also - you're the first person in 3 years of using streptococci to know what it is!
I'm just glad to hear there are so many enthusiasts out there! I just need to spead the word here.
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by streptococci
Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:54 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Assistance in Identifying Loach
Replies: 17
Views: 18165

Hi Martin,

Thanks for clearing that up for me - I don't like to be confused with what I have!

I think after first finding the loaches website i'm becoming a bit of a loach fanatic!

Thanks

Craig
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by streptococci
Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:33 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Assistance in Identifying Loach
Replies: 17
Views: 18165

My other loaches are now in question

After the earlier question I am now doubting the identity of these - I have them as Botia histrionica but now i'm thinking they're the Botia rostrata as well.

Thanks again

Craig

Ps. ignore the Botia dario - Queen loaches
http://www.pics.co.za/otherimages/loaches/unknown/pic4.jpg

http://www ...