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hi-Distinguishing between B. Rostratas and Kubotais.
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:52 pm
by Directorate
Can someone give some guidelines about this distinguishing please. I don't really want to end up with Rostratas when I ask for Kubotais :/
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:46 pm
by Rocco
Botia Kubotai will have distinct spots more often than not.
A kub will have bluer spots by the looks on this picture, and a more distinct, rounder, and line along the body.
Rostratas will have joined or elongated dots.
But then, either loach is wonderful to keep so you don't really need to be so picky
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:02 am
by Directorate
Yes both Loaches are good-but are they different in temperament and are'nt Kubotais generally more expensive than Rostratas? :/
I think Kubotais also have a bolder and more distinct pattern when mature
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:16 am
by Directorate
oh and so only Kubotais have bluish dots?
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:25 am
by shari2
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:57 am
by Graeme McKellar
Hi Directorate, Dont worry you will not get Rostrata in Australia. Kubotai YES - Rostrata NO they are not on the Importable List.
Cheers Graeme.