Cooli Loaches

[Markodarlo]

I recently asked my lfs if they get hold of Cooli/Kuhli Loachs for me, they said they were getting some in in the next few days, i have picked them upi but when i got them they are black/brown, the lfs said this is because they just young and there various bands of colour will start to show on maturity, is this correct or have i been had over?

[Mad Duff]

Sounds like you have Pangio oblonga - http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-oblonga

[Markodarlo]

i think you are right, so do genuine Coolie have colour from day one?

[Mad Duff]

Yeah Kuhli's pretty much have their basic pattern and colours all along but the patterns and colours will change and vary as the fish grow.