Peacock Loach?

[starsplitter7]

Hi there,

Does anyone know what a peacock loach is? I have no info other than the name. A fish wholeseller sent me their fish list.

Thanks.

[Katy]

http://franksaquarium.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=615

Discussion here suggests either Acanthocobitis pavonacea or Lepidocephalichthys annandalei

Looks like he got the same list

[ch.koenig]

hi
the species shown is lepidocephalichthys annandalei, a female. one of my pics on seriouslyfish.com. seems they have no problems to break copyrights.
cheers Charles

[Martin Thoene]

Very pretty little fish Charles.

Martin.

[starsplitter7]

Thank you all for these great pictures, and sending me in the right direction. So I could keep these with my Kuhlies and Horseheads in a sandy bottom tank with lots of plants and hiding places? According to the info 4 or more.

Thanks.

[ch.koenig]

sounds good. they are "sand-divers", a little shy and slow in taking food. so have a good look at the little cuties if they have a rounded belly. in my tank they seemed to do better at 8 KH than in softer water and with moderate but regular water-changes.
cheers Charles

[starsplitter7]

Thanks Charles,

I think I might give them a try. I do regular water changes. The tank supports lots of different fish, and some messy eaters, so I imagine that sand must have food particles that can be sifted out. Maybe I could keep them in my sandy nursery tank while they adjust to make sure they are eating comfortably.

My Horseface is quite chunky and appears quite happy.