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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?

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

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

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.