Laos Millipede loaches

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Emma Turner
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Laos Millipede loaches

Post by Emma Turner » Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:41 pm

Hi all,

Thought you might like to see these little beauties that came in at the end of last year from Laos. The supplier tentatively called them Schistura cf. bolavenensis.

When they arrived, they were absolutely miniscule. Here's a few pics from December last year, followed by some more recent pics:

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And some more up-to-date photos now that the loaches have grown some, following Graeme's excellent feeding regime!

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Despite their diminutive size, they certainly know how to scrap! When this happens, they go very dark and swim at each other in circles. Here's a fuzzy shot of them in action:

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Hope you enjoyed the pics,
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Post by Graeme Robson » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:01 pm

These little chaps are always active at the shop, great fun to watch! 8)

Here's a picture of a Schistura bolavenensis from Kottelat's Fishes of Laos book for comparison.
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Post by Martin Thoene » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:46 pm

Cute! Very nice stripe pattern. I like them.

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Re: Laos Millipede loaches

Post by starsplitter7 » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:52 pm

Thanks for sharing. They are serious cuties.

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