River Tank Babies!!!

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:37 am

I *think* there are either 7 or 8. Can't remember how many we rescued from the filter as it all happened in such a panic!

They are never all out at the same time, but I'm sure it's 7 or 8.

Emma

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:07 pm

Loach fry update 12/07/2006.

I'm having some problems with my camera

, so think I'm lucky to have got these few shots tonight. I'm hoping it's nothing major as I really don't want to be without it at the moment whilst the fry are developing.

There were 3 of them together on the glass here, but you can only really see 2. The third is just in the background.

This is a bit of a naff shot (taken holding the camera around the side of the tank), but I thought it was worth including so you can see how small these loachies still are. It shows one of them hiding inside a piece of ceramic media tube, which if you are familiar with, you'll know they're pretty small:

Most of the time they go about their business moving around over the side glass of the tank. If they are disturbed for whatever reason, there are 2 or 3 of them that hide in the ceramic media, the others still hiding under the sponge or on the glass behind the heater.

Emma

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:31 pm

Great shots, as usual.

Somehow they seem "wider" to me, like if they are becoming more suckers than lizards. Some orange breaking through as well...

Martin Thoene · Post by **Martin Thoene** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:51 pm

I'm counting 8-9 dorsal rays and 13-14 caudal rays which is consistent with my own Sewellia pics.

Dere so cyooooot!

Martin.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:57 pm

Ta Da!!!

Superb pictures once again Emma.

Jim Powers · Post by **Jim Powers** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:17 pm

Thanks goodness!!!I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get my daily fix of baby hillstream pics.

Now, I wonder when they are going to start developing the lines on the tail?

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:24 pm

It's the Lateral line development pattern, that i'm looking forward to.

I wonder what age this develops.

Jim Powers · Post by **Jim Powers** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:38 pm

I think we may be talking about the same thing, Graeme.
The front half of the body already seems to be developing the typical Sewellia pattern.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:42 pm

Of course.

Hopefully on Friday, I might actually see these little chaps. I'm picking up a couple of 'not so common' loaches. (not cheap)

Jim Powers · Post by **Jim Powers** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:59 pm

We'll of course, expect pics of the new purchases.

...and your perspective of the babies in question.

mary.burns3 · Post by **mary.burns3** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:20 am

This thread is so amazing!!! I am learning so much from all of you. Great pics Emma, hope the camera is ok and not going to let you down at this important time. Mary

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:56 am

Thank you all.

I think Graeme may have to bring his camera with him on Friday just incase mine's still playing up. He can then do the Friday update for everyone!

Martin Thoene · Post by **Martin Thoene** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:28 am

Better take yer super Glue too then Graeme!

Martin.

avant · Post by **avant** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:32 am

it's amazing how fast they have grown! And they are looking in excellent shape!

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:47 am

Martin Thoene wrote:Better take yer super Glue too then Graeme!

Martin.

lol Good point, Martin.

Cheers, Emma. I'll do that.

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