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Yunnanilus cruciatus

Post by Emma Turner » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:06 pm

I've been meaning to post some pictures of Yunnanilus cruciatus for some time now, so sorry for taking a few weeks getting round to it. They have been imported under the 'Vietnamese zebra loach' name tag.

Despite the latin name (cruciatus = torture or torment), these seem to be peaceful towards their own kind and other species, at least in the confines of the stock tanks at work.

Admittedly, they were a little problematic shortly after arrival, and after receiving confirmation from the supplier that they were from very soft waters, we moved them from one of our normal systems (run on our local hard, alkaline tap water) over to our softwater system which is pH 6.8, general hardness 4 degrees. Since then, all perked up and appear in great condition.

Here are some pics from the photo tank, the loaches turn a golden colour when presented with a black substrate. They are 1" TL:

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And some more 'natural looking' shots from the stock tank. When at ease, these fish search the substrate at a 45 degree angle:

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Post by Emma Turner » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:07 pm

P.S. I will create a new LOL profile for this species soon. :wink:
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Post by Ashleigh » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:09 pm

Oh Emma, these are stunning :shock:

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Post by raecarrow » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:14 pm

So CUTE!
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Post by Graeme Robson » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:30 pm

Beautiful little gems!! 8)
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Post by Doc » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:55 pm

I need to find a way of moving your shop nearer to me Emma. Then I need to find an unlimited source of money. Then I need to find lots of space to put infinite tanks for Loaches...
What I'm trying to say here is .. Nice Loaches Emma.
So many species of fish yet so little time, space and money to keep them all...
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Post by lf11casey » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:49 pm

Those are so cool. Now where can I get me some!
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Post by Jim Powers » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:50 pm

Cool fish!!! 8)
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Post by NancyD » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:56 am

Beautiful! We need more small loaches available to us here.
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Post by raecarrow » Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:35 pm

NancyD wrote:Beautiful! We need more small loaches available to us here.
Agreed!
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Post by helen nightingale » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:16 pm

they are pretty :D
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Post by mickthefish » Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:50 am

i'll ask my mate if he can get some, like someone else posted if only you were closer Emma.

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Post by Emma Turner » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:26 pm

Glad you enjoyed the pics. :D

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Post by Ashleigh » Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:54 pm

Doc wrote:I need to find a way of moving your shop nearer to me Emma.
You could always travel with Chris and I in the New Year :wink:

The money and the space... Im afraid I am unable to help there :lol: I have that problem myself :!:


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Post by Doc » Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:07 pm

Ashleigh wrote: You could always travel with Chris and I in the New Year :wink:

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I think I'll have to take you both up on that offer.. :D
You two can help Karen stop me from buying too many fish*








*this is a ridiculous statement - you can't have too many fish. :lol:
So many species of fish yet so little time, space and money to keep them all...
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