Loaches Online Forum

Hey. I finally found one! Only one, sadly, but the shop is going to import some more. They were imported as Red Myanmar Loach, which hardly does justice. It's definitely within the orthogoniata complex, and if the LOL species index is correct, I'm thinking I have the correct ID.

Obviously, I'm going to aim for better photos.

Sweet Mark! Are you getting more?

If they manage to import more, I'm going to go for another couple at least.

Red looker! It looks promising.


Graeme.

Yep, I would concur with ID you lucky B.

Martin.

Now, now... The rarities are all about patience. I think there have been ample times where you've seen fish out your way to conjure envy.
I'm planning on cleaning the river tank tomorrow, so will aim for cleaner pictures.
This one is very active, so I'll try to get him resting in the light.

It's a beauddy! (Isn't that Canadian-speak?)

Yes, I owe you a few 'green with envys'. Actually, this is the first H. bilineata that I've heard of in the trade, but funnily enough Emma was offered some fish under a similar "common" name if my memory serves me correctly.....probably not.

Martin.

The canister filter is the place to be if you're a Homaloptera... The little guy will be well documented, if nothing else. Poor thing - three weeks ago he was minding his own business in some Burmese stream. Now he's a star.

Looking superb! Tell us!! Whats in your filter media? It seems to attracts the "rare" onezz!


Graeme.

Just a sponge filter on the powerhead intake. I'm sure there are good bits of food in there, but I think it's more about being a sheltered spot to hang out. I don't see the Homalopteras on the glass much. They seem to prefer leaves and textured surfaces.

Eek! From the company that brought you "Moss Porn"....."Homa Erotica"

Nice picture Mark, and I'll tell you what... that fish looks to be in beautiful condition.

Martin.

LOL!

There was one other fish in the tank that was smaller and clearly on his last fins... Swimming badly and so on. I'm going to call the shop tomorrow and press the issue of getting more.

Great find, Mark!! That's a very nice looking fish. Do I really need to tell you how envious I am?

I just checked some previous posts. Dave Rinaldo reported that his lfs had some of these, but he hadn't seen them. That's VERY encouraging. Now if they would just show up further east in the US and Canada, I know two guys who would be very happy! Right, Martin?

Thanks, Jim. It's a pretty swell fish - you can imagine my delight. In the shop the fish was an all over brownish colour. I imagine them to be found in very leafy streams.
As far as you folks seeing any, I'll ask about the exporter. You never know.