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Borneo VS Sumatra clown loaches
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:55 am
by tender
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
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:15 am
by daspricey
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:14 am
by tender
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
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:43 am
by daspricey
Oh sorry, i've just re-read your first message.
I can't think of any article like that.
Regards,
David
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:19 pm
by helen nightingale
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:27 pm
by tender
*bump*
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:43 pm
by Emma Turner
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
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:32 pm
by Marcos Mataratzis
Nop,
That´s the only one I know here.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:41 am
by shari2
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
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:53 am
by bslindgren
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!!)
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:19 am
by Mark in Vancouver
I thought Martin linked these drawings in to the newer database. No?
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:23 am
by Mark in Vancouver
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.