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So after hours and hours of pouring over Dr. Tans book, I've figured out the reticulated one is not included. I am almost certain that it is SK03. It really is an amazing little loach. Very active and absolutely beautiful. It is pretty surprising how quickly it can change its color as well. Wish I c...

I understand, I'm the same way. I finally caved and bought Dr. tan's book. I think I'm getting closer to an ID.

Richard didn't have a label, we were both trying to figure that out. Right now he has them listed as a "grab bag".

Here's the reticulated one after coming out of qt. Almost black it's so dark!

I got them from gunpowder aquatics in Florida (Richard Gelok). I'm in Detroit. I've put Dr. tan's book on my Christmas wish list, fingers crossed! Thanks for your help! Regardless of species, these are some great looking fish.

Thanks, Jim! These originally came in a group of 12 and after receiving this group I caved and bought the other 6. So now I have at least two of each. Looking at the full complement I'm convinced the lighter "zebrinus" is a different species or variant. Here are a few more pictures of both the retic...

Here are some more photos of the reticulated one.

Hello- I've had these for going on two weeks now and have had a great time trying to identify the (4 or 5) species. Any input would be appreciated. I'm thinking the topmost is g. Viriosus and I'm pretty sure the bottom right is hypergastromyzon humilis. The one I'm really curious about is the second...