New fish pic

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:13 pm

These guys DO look into your eyes.

TammyLiz · Post by **TammyLiz** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:04 am

Stop it. You're making me want some of them.

angelfish83 · Post by **angelfish83** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:24 am

What is it? Its so cool

shari2 · Post by **shari2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:33 am

Zipper loach

Mad Duff · Post by **Mad Duff** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:19 am

Very nice Mike, he looks very inquisitive

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:30 am

Lovely! These are great little loaches.

Emma

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:33 am

One of my all time favorites. Lovely!

Have you seen my Old fella? Over 6 yrs old before he passed away.

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:05 pm

Thanks All,

Graeme Robson wrote:One of my all time favorites. Lovely!

It is The Favorite species for me right now....

And I'm thinking now this should be The Beginners' loach.
Relatively hardy, small size, almost no hiding, no acclimation issues, no aggression, no special needs, interesting behavior: is there another loach like this?

Have you seen my Old fella? Over 6 yrs old before he passed away.

Wanna see.

---

BTW, Graeme: how many do you/did you keep? I have six, but still have a feeling that they are lonely.

Mad Duff · Post by **Mad Duff** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:31 pm

I was tempted to purchase some Zipper Loaches the last time I was down at Emma's but I didn't have the space for them but this time I will have the space if Emma has any in and after your photos I think I may well get a few for myself

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:56 pm

It is not just how they look, it is really how they behave.

They are great fun to watch ---constantly doing something --- and even more so to feed. Bloodworms dissappear into the mouth, reappear from the gills, dissappear, reappear,.... And they interract with other species in funny ways.

For now, they are in the 125g with the rainbows and so far three yoyo's (the tank still looks quite empty).

Ultimately, the plan is to expel them to a smaller tank, with more compatible playmates. S.Poculi's (non-territorial small schistura), Kuhli. If I can find them, another Acanthocobitis or Aborichthys species should work fine too.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:08 pm

Outgoing and active till the day he died! If kept you know why!

I only had the privilege of keeping 3.

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:25 pm

Thanks, Graeme,

Real nice fish. Fatter than any here (but the way they are eating they'll catch up).

How large was it? (Four of mine are around 2"-2.5", and a couple of babies around 1.25"... Unsure if the large ones are full-grown or not.)

I think I'm getting two more (asked Frank to reserve). They seem to need social life much more than other species. Right now, the knot broke, but they go around the tank in pairs.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:33 pm

Depends on TL or SL. But mine where 9cm TL. These chaps are total pigs as you know. First to all and last to bed! Keep them with active peaceful occupants!

They hold no intention of harm, just curiosity.

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:05 pm

One day ago, I thought that yoyo's were total pigs.

A few minutes ago, Zippers managed to finish a cube of bloodworms before yoyo's swam from the other end of the tank.

They are quite smart too.... Here is a success reptile cave story:

Yoyo's could not figure what to do with the cave for a couple of days (gosh, they are really dumb....), Zippers found it instantly:

Of course, now the Zippers are kicked out and the Yoyo's are in. Size matters.

mikev · Post by **mikev** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:14 pm

This is the new toy they found:

Jumping into the filter outtake kicks them at least to the middle of the tank....pretty good current. This is what they are doing now. Nuts.

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