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Here are a couple of youngsters browsing on the manifold sponges in the river tank:

http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/ ... CN8243.flv
(as always with my noisy camera, please turn the sound down/off)

They are still to start with as they saw me approaching with the camera. But then after 10 seconds or so, they realise I'm not a threat and carry on munching/chasing.



Emma

Wonderful!!

It's great watching the little ones!

they look great.
very nice video.

mick

Thanks guys, your comments are much appreciated!

Emma

How cute is that

Im sure Ive missed this before, but what sort of growth rate do they display when they are as young as this??


Ashleigh

Thanks Ashleigh. Sewellia ('spotted' and lineolata) seem to be very slow growers. This old thread may give an idea of how fast the Spotties grow over time: http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=3995
I have been feeling rather concerned about this lately, as a huge proportion of the Sewellia lineolata seen in the trade are whoppers and must be very mature, and have probably taken years and years to get to that size. I just hope that they don't overfish them and take away the breeding population.

Emma

Very cute!!!

Nice video, thanks for sharing!