Borneo VS Sumatra clown loaches

tender · Post by **tender** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:55 am

Hi!
I know that there is an article here about different coloration on Borneo VS Sumatra Clown loaches.

I seem to remember that I have read somewhere that the markings/stripes also differ in these two habitats. But I`m damned if I can find that link again. Is it my "Alzheimer light" which is kicking in or is there actually a difference in markings on Borneo VS Sumatra Clowns?

Kind regards
Marius

daspricey · Post by **daspricey** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:15 am

Hi,

Is this the link your looking for,

http://www.loaches.com/articles/clown-l ... variations

David

tender · Post by **tender** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:14 am

Hi!
No, that`s the one which describes colour-variations.

I seem to remember reading (and seeing pics) about variations in stripes/markings aswell.... It might not have been here on LOL. Or maybe I`ve just dreamt it

Kind regards
Marius

daspricey · Post by **daspricey** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:43 am

Oh sorry, i've just re-read your first message.

I can't think of any article like that.

Regards,

David

helen nightingale · Post by **helen nightingale** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:19 pm

i think i can remeber something like that too. so dont worry, its not just you that may have dreamed it.

we need to summons the clown loach experts. i know that Emma is very busy at the moment, but i am sure she will know.

tender · Post by **tender** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:27 pm

*bump*

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:43 pm

I can't say I've ever come across such an article in all the years I've been obsessed with clown loaches.

But that doesn't mean it's not out there. Anyone else?

Emma

Marcos Mataratzis · Post by **Marcos Mataratzis** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:32 pm

Nop,

That´s the only one I know here.

shari2 · Post by **shari2** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:41 am

The links to the pictures are broken, but the description of the difference between Borneo and Sumatran clowns may be helpful.

http://web.archive.org/web/200001242020 ... ings.shtml

bslindgren · Post by **bslindgren** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:53 am

So based on the descriptions I have a mix of both. My oldest clown and the new bigger (which is of the saddle stripe type) one are Sumatran, while the three smaller ones are Borneo. Do you experts avoid mixing them? I guess it really doesn't matter as long as they don't spawn (and I gather there is little chance of that happening!!)

Mark in Vancouver · Post by **Mark in Vancouver** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:19 am

I thought Martin linked these drawings in to the newer database. No?

Mark in Vancouver · Post by **Mark in Vancouver** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:23 am

In any event, Martin will know the back story about these drawings.

To my knowledge, the markings are not good regional indicators, while the colouring is fairly reliable. I don't think I've heard of the marking patterns providing much information. After all, the markings are variable within small populations in one area or another.

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