it has a stripey snout a bit like a striata, and a sort of black body with very small white spots over it, a bit like a kubotai whose coat shrunk in the wash, and then the rest as a yoyo. it is so lovely and ive never seen anything like it.
Emma its that one in the 4th tank from the end, on the bottom shelf, in with the yoyos. i really hope its not been sold! do you reckon anyone else will notice it? Please could you say thanks to the staff that helped me this afternoon, especially as i am sure i stank of onions! (the joys of work
). they were really helpfull and knowledgeable. it makes a really nice change from some places you go in. (and please tell the loach to hide under a rock for a bit!)
I'm really pleased that you liked the shop though 
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the situation is, i have a 5ft tank in my partners office, waiting for our new house to be ready. the big problem is, it belongs to my partner's father, who is in charge of the builder. i cant comment here, as its a civilised forum, but its very slow 
what size tank would i need to keep them in properly? i think i will have to start saving up now to afford the kit to make the currents strong enough - if i can find enough room in the house to fit another tank. Martin's article was really interesting, and the pictures llok great. now i have seen these loaches in real life i see the attraction you all see in them
(i get too excited). but i suppose time to think it all though properly.
