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Well there wasn't any Erromyzon sinensis's in any fit state for me to purchase any, and basically the state that they where in i wouldn't go near them. However there was this shipment in the back that looks very similar Say's the owner. Well......you know the rest!

Now what the Heck are they (please excuse the baby Sewellia lineolata being nosey)

Wow! You are finding some nice hillies of late, Mr R. It is also great to see one of my 'babies' doing so well and being all inquistive!

Emma

Thankyou. Yeah the liitle one had a go at them just after the second picture!

Just been searching around with some possibility's : Pseudogastromyzon myersi, Pseudogastromyzon peristictus, Pseudogastromyzon fangi, Pseudogastromyzon tungpeiensis. This is given variations of habitats and may look slightly different.

WOW!! Definately not a cheni, don't think its a myersi either... perhaps a fangi or peristictus?
Regardless, its a great find!!! In fact, I would say its a better find that the E. sinensis.

Thanks Jim. This picture of a juvenile Pseudogastromyzon fangi does look similar. >> http://www.amtra.de/images/pseudogastromyzon2_425.jpg

Here's a couple of pics:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v470/ ... _fangi.jpg

and:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v470/ ... gi_new.jpg

I sure like that dorsal fin. How many did you get?

The Pseudogastromyzon fangi seems to be the closest so far, Jim. I just purchased the two for now. He has a tank of around 20 of them. A couple more may be in order then!

I must admit, they do look superb in the flesh. Especially the dorsal fin like you says. Also, funny as it seems, they have settled in better with time and are looking slightly light in body colour and more active with grazing..etc.

I found a different species of Pseudogastromyzon a few years ago, the closest appears to be Pseudogastromyzon peristictus. Unfortunately, they didn't last but about a week so consider yourself lucky. That's the only time I've seen anything other Pseudo than chenis or fasciatus.

I've put up a shout on the other forum, to see what others think.

Believe me, Jim. These are not cheap either. I hope mine last longer for the price.

Did he say where he imported these from exactly? Did they come in with anything else in particular? If we know where he imported from, it may (or may not!) narrow it down a bit.

Emma

The usual via Singapore, Emma. I've seen a few Indian fish come in lately though.

Aw, not very helpful then. Any underside shots yet? (she says, getting the whip ready)....

Emma

Camera is on charge.

(don't charge up to fast now, Mr camera)

Here's Emma's requested loach pose, plus other shots. (this chap is the other one of the two and is smaller)

You know, Graeme, you might want to start making a profile for this species...hint hint
How do they behave compared to chenis and other hillstreams?