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sthomas048
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Saw these today in Cardiff Bay Pets at Home -

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Please could someone tell me if they are they Dwarf Loach ?

Thanks.

Steve
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Emma Turner
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No. I think they are juvenile Sucking 'Loach' (not really a loach)/Chinese Algae Eater: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri. These get large and very aggressive with age and are not actually great algae eaters.

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sthomas048
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:oops: Am i embrassed ! Sorry. Does anyone know of the best place in Cardiff to find loaches for sale ? Thanks Emma.

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No need to feel embarrassed Steve. It is far better that you took the time to take pics and ask for an opinion - you'd have regretted it if you'd have bought those on impulse! :wink:

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i don't know that part of wales for shops but andy aka piggy4 has been to swansea and said there's a very good shop there, i'll as him the name of the shop and post it up if it's not to far away for you.

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