Zebra loaches
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Zebra loaches
Shortly after I got them in Feb 2008
And today
[img]http://i1214.photobucket.com/album ... .jpg[/img]
And today
[img]http://i1214.photobucket.com/album ... .jpg[/img]
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7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
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Hi theonetruepath, absolutely stunning pics ,even the tiny scales are visable how many did yoe get
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Re: Zebra loaches
I got eight of them, one died a year ago, no idea why.
If you click on the pics you can see them in higher res.
If you click on the pics you can see them in higher res.
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7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
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The one thing I did notice is your fish have a really dark base colour ,almost black where my own Striata seem more brown ,could it be the lighting or are they pretty dark
Are these your only Botia's/loaches or do you have others
Are these your only Botia's/loaches or do you have others
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Fabulous pictures and truly beautiful fish - there is a striking effect but also exquisite detail to the patterns and colour combinations.
A real treat to see. Many thanks.
A real treat to see. Many thanks.
6 x Clown Loaches all 30 years of age on 01.01.2024, largest 11.5", 2 large females, 4 smaller males, aquarium 6' x 18" x 18" 400 ltr/90 uk gal/110 US gal. approx.
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Re: Zebra loaches
I think the environment (dark when I was taking the shots) and flash are responsible. The flash increases contrast a bit. In other words, if you put them in your tank they would probably look the same as yours. Very occasionally I see two of them havin a standoff and they go v.v.light.piggy4 wrote:The one thing I did notice is your fish have a really dark base colour ,almost black where my own Striata seem more brown ,could it be the lighting or are they pretty dark
Are these your only Botia's/loaches or do you have others
I also have eight Botia rostrata, several kuhlis I only see every few months, a Homoloptera tweedii that lives in the bubble curtain on the back glass and a few Gastromyzons in the pond. Loaches are my 'second' love after catfish. Hope that didn't upset anyone :>
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7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
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Re: Zebra loaches
Great looking fish!!
- ClownLoachSharky
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Re: Zebra loaches
I wish to get that beautiful species but i cant because of country restrictions
Anyway, Nice pictures to nice fish
Anyway, Nice pictures to nice fish
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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Love to see some pics of your Rostrata .
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Great pics of lovely loaches, they've fattened up well.
- ClownLoachSharky
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Wow your from australia! I didn't know there were any Aussies on the forum. WHERE DID YOU GET THE ZEBRAS AND ROSTRATAS? I am quite keen on purchasing them but have never ever seen them and my lfs told me I can't get them in aus.
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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Re: Zebra loaches
I've only seen zebras once (for sale) and I bought them all. You can still see them in display tanks sometimes labelled 'NFS'.
There are still a bunch of rostrata in a local LFS, they also had a few kubotai a while back.
The rules about what is allowed in are tightening up so they will become less and less common here.
Possibly the LFS ordered pakistani loaches and got rostrata... no idea.
There are still a bunch of rostrata in a local LFS, they also had a few kubotai a while back.
The rules about what is allowed in are tightening up so they will become less and less common here.
Possibly the LFS ordered pakistani loaches and got rostrata... no idea.
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7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
7ft planted tank, ~250 fish/500l barrel, ~160 fish
Nikon D300 with DX VR 105mm Macro lens, off-camera SB-800 and SB-600 flashes
Tankcam:
http://www.arach.net.au/~path/broadcast.html
- ClownLoachSharky
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Re: Zebra loaches
Yea pretty awesome. I might ask my lfs to order these cool loaches from a Thai exporter and the zebras might get through as clowns
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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Apart from that your so lucky and hope they live long, they won't be round too often no more
You wouldnt have that problem with a V8
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