ID this loach please?

[lanayru]

I went to my LFS to buy Botia kubotai (Angelicus loach) or Botia lochata (Yoyo loach) today and I bought 3 "polka-dot loaches". They are very small (pics coming soon, after they are acclimated.) I knew that the kubotai also went by polka-dot loach and I just assumed that they were small because they were babies/juveniles. I came back home and did a lot of Google searching... Turns out they are Schistura corica or Schistura geisleri Does anyone know a lot about these and whether I can keep them in the same tank as Yoyos or Kubotais? I am planning to exchange them for the store's yoyos (they were out of stock today) or run to Petsmart to get their Kubotais.

Thanks!

[bookpage]

Did you read these pages?

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/schistura-geisleri Common name: Polka Dotted Loach

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/schistura-corica Common name: Polka Dotted Loach


http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-kubotai Common name: Polka-Dot Loach,

[lanayru]

Yes, I did. I just took some photos and I'll see which Schistura I got. One of them is too territorial to shoal and the other seems fine? Pics being uploaded right now

[lanayru]

Sorry for the blurry photos XD
best one: (image fixed!)

and more here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jqt77ftm5uginyg/e6Pwzcu8cs#/

[Jim Powers]

Of the two, I would say most likely geisleri, but I'm not 100% sure.
I think you could keep them with the botias provided there are enough hiding places. They are best suited for a more hillstream like tank, though.

[lanayru]

OK, I think I will call the LFS and ask for an exchange for yoyos once they get them in. Was so set on getting some kubotai though

[lanayru]

I managed to get an exchange for store credit, but the store is really far away. I guess it'll be worth the trip to make my tank the way it's suppose to be.

[Jim Powers]

It would be nice if you had the room. The small schistura species like corica, geisleri, and beavani are fun to keep. They make a great addition to a small tank with good flow and lots of cover.

[lanayru]

Yeah, they do seem really playful! It's just that I have my heart set on getting yoyos and/or angelicus loaches I'm afraid they will get bullied unless I can be assured otherwise. I'm really trying to avoid the long trip to the petstore today because I need to study for my exams next week.

[lanayru]

Update:

I ended up returning them for store credit. By some stroke of luck, they had one lonely yoyo loach in their puffer tank (which might have been brackish ) and I quickly purchased him/her. The yoyo is alone in the tank for now, and I'll be adding some friends in about a month. He is absolutely loving the hidey caves and driftwood! It makes me so happy to have him!