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Graeme Robson
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Superb pictures and Loaches. :)
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here's the lone b. histrionica next to his cousin, the b. kubotai.
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or at least I think so.

and here's a close up of the teeth on the rainbow.. i can't get over it.
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I'm inclined to think the 3rd fish may also be B. kubotai, but only time will tell. :) Histies usually have squigglier lines, even when they are young.
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I have to say that i've been pondering on these and to me, i would say all three are Botia histrionica.

Variants are now becoming more popular these days. Could be different locations...etc.
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yeah, i was wondering what makes kubotai & histrionica different species to begin with. Yes their stripes are a bit different but that's like saying humans are different species just because of hair color.

the only solution is genetic testing.
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I agree. But like Robin say's, only time will tell. Keep us updated MG.
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