Loaches Online Forum

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:21 am**

The two Schistura balteata that I got from Emma's last week have finally started venturing out into open water, they seemed very shy at first but over the last couple of days seem to have got very brave.

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:03 am**

Nice pics, is that what they call the sumo loach? Where does that name even come from?

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:08 pm**

Yes that is indeed the Sumo Loach, as for where "Sumo" came from I don't really know but judging by the shoving contest they had over a cave the other night just like Hillies do that could explain it

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:12 pm**

I was sorta thinking it might be something like that.

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:24 pm**

Those guys have the kookiest colouring. It's a truly bizarre way to evolve.

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:01 pm**

i love the colour in that last photo. Very nice fish.

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:59 pm**

Such a spectacular fish. Awe every time I see them