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I didn't know the mechanics of how but found this on Wikipedia One special characteristic of this loach group is the ability to produce a loud "clicking" noise, which is commonly heard during feeding time. This noise stems from a special type of pharyngeal teeth that are used to extract snails from ...

plaalye wrote:I've never heard of a "royal clown loach". WHat is it? Where do I find info/pics??

Leptobotia elongata

A friend asked to help with these ID's.

Thanks

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I know the "ache"

Maybe Syncrossus hymenophysa

Here's one from Planet Catfish.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/core/anatomy.php

The fin you were asking about is the anal fin.

If this club still exists you could try there.

Honolulu Aquarium Society

Hello to all!!

The book looks great!

I haven't even spilled any beer on it yet

My copy was delivered this morning

Thanks to all that made the book happen.

I posted my location so I would be able to find my way home

Only 12 Dave? I'm a confuzona over why you didna buya any for me an' Jim ah? You are a mean, cruel and lucky b*gger :lol: I'm envious. Martin. I think they came through Dolphin. (miss you Ken) There were only 12 left. If I had gone earlier I would have considered buying the whole box :shock:

I finally went last week. It seems they are Homaloptera confuzona Luckily they only had 12 left :wink: They're 2"TL Waiting to explore their new home http://www.dignall.com/albums/daverinaldo/DSC_3283.sized.jpg Enjoying the out flow from a Hot Magnum http://www.dignall.com/albums/daverinaldo/DSC_338...

I'll ask, but my guess is they came in through Dolphin (Ken Childs old job)*as they order from them.

*Hi Ken! A little colder there