hi-Distinguishing between B. Rostratas and Kubotais.

Directorate · Post by **Directorate** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:52 pm

Can someone give some guidelines about this distinguishing please. I don't really want to end up with Rostratas when I ask for Kubotais :/

Rocco · Post by **Rocco** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:46 pm

Botia Kubotai will have distinct spots more often than not.

A kub will have bluer spots by the looks on this picture, and a more distinct, rounder, and line along the body.

Rostratas will have joined or elongated dots.

But then, either loach is wonderful to keep so you don't really need to be so picky

Directorate · Post by **Directorate** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:02 am

Yes both Loaches are good-but are they different in temperament and are'nt Kubotais generally more expensive than Rostratas? :/

I think Kubotais also have a bolder and more distinct pattern when mature

Directorate · Post by **Directorate** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:16 am

oh and so only Kubotais have bluish dots?

shari2 · Post by **shari2** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:25 am

you could look here:
http://www.loaches.com/articles

Graeme McKellar · Post by **Graeme McKellar** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:57 am

Hi Directorate, Dont worry you will not get Rostrata in Australia. Kubotai YES - Rostrata NO they are not on the Importable List.
Cheers Graeme.

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