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This guy was labelled gold zebra loach at Petsmart. I thought he was a histrionica but is now looking more like a rostrata. Or is he something else entirely. Enquiring minds want to know. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have 3 of these guys and they are the best fish ever ... very peaceful and patient having to put up with lively sids and a territorial sumo (now re-homed).

Here's a pic:
http://img145.imageshack.us/i/botia.jpg/

Looks like Botia histrionica to me. I have 6 of them.

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-histronica

When I was working at a fish store, Gold Zebra equaled Histrionica. I wish I could have bought ten.

Today at Petsmart they had Kubs for Sale for $10.99. Usually they are $22.95. But I don't think they were Kubs. Histie or Rostratas maybe -- looked like yoyos but not quite.

I'd love to have ten as well. They are great little guys (well not so little). Very peaceful and don't mind being chased by others. Gorgeous too.

Thanks for the replies!

ps. BTW, starsplitter - the sumo that was re-homed is terrorizing his new tank. His tankmates are all much much larger and don't care! He's quite the spunky little guy. Wish I could have kept him but he was stressing everyone out.

Unfortunately I only have one Histie because I cna't find any more. He is about 5", super healthy, nice personality -- nicer than Yoyos, schools with them and the clowns. All get along. Will get more when I find them.