Loaches Online Forum

Posted: **Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:33 pm**

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a Royal Clown Loach and how much they are?

Posted: **Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:56 am**

Whilst there is a slim chance I am incorrect, it is more than likely I am not but these fish are rarely traded and there may well be restrictions on their import into Australia. As said I may be wrong but may be worth contacting your Import/Export department to see if they are allowed in.

Posted: **Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:32 pm**

There was talk a while back of a possible relaxation of some restrictions and these possibly coming to the UK but that failed to materialise, with the UK restrictions in mind I very much doubt they will ever be seen in Australia unless a juvenile could make it through as a contaminant

Posted: **Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:10 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:27 pm**

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

Leptobotia elongata

Posted: **Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:44 am**

Thanks Dave, I have seen that one(in the species index, not in the flesh) but never connected that common name with it,