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I picked up my 9 Y. splendida this morning and they are stunning fish, just thought I would post some early pics (not the best as still in bags):

Very nice!! Keep us updated on the aggression levels please. (after months..etc)

WOW those are brilliant specimens!

Splendid!

Martin.

Thanks MD, beautiful even in the bag! Loo forward to more pics and behavior info. I can't find the jealous icon.

now i understand what you was going on about this morning mate the second dark bar foreward of the peduncle.
good selection matey.
my 2 have settled in well with the caudi's no aggresion from either species yet, in fact the only botia to bother them was the S berdmori but that was mainly to find out what they were.

mick

They have settled really well into their tank and seem very shy so far, they did venture out just now to get some bloodworm and have retreated back into the cobble pile.

Mick - At one point I did net two and my Dad said that I had the one I was after and they other was nice, it was only when I got home that I realised that the other one in that net was the one that had a dent in its back (you can see it in the background of pic 5).

I was a little peeved but it seems to be a bit bolder than the others and has already had a nibble at my fingers

see it mate, don't let yer dad pick anymore Mark.

mick

mine have had a good recce of the tank and decided where their hideout is, lower deck pipes of the pyramid of pipes both in one tube.

btw have you took pics of the Pangios yet, yunno the ones that a great catcher caught.

mick

Hi all, just been to Micks , he's got some stunning fish in his big tank

More pics taken during feeding time:

mickthefish wrote:btw have you took pics of the Pangios yet, yunno the ones that a great catcher caught.

mick

Yes Mick, I will post them tomorrow

Seeing you in action with that net you could give Kamphol a run for his money mate

I think I get the prize for the biggest net of striata though

stunning pics Mark , love those irridescent marks [lines]

Good to see them in your home safe and well ..
They are lovely fish , They are starting to darken up now?
I think a few days TLC and they will look the dogs
Nice to see you and your Dad today , I know its a long way .

Hey Piggy4 , I sent you a pressie today with mick .
Where have you been ?

Hi Niel I've PM d you ,a huge thanks what do you think Bengana

Hi Bud I think its a Bangana but you will have to see
Hope he isnt a baddy !!
Sorry for hijacking Mark ..

The photos are really nice , I hope they stay a pleasant loach
Glad you took a nice shoal , You are the captive info man from now on
Enjoy them