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robert1619
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Sombody keeps this loach?

Post by robert1619 » Fri May 12, 2006 8:05 am

I just bought one Hillstream loach and wanted some info of them please.
Sombody here who has/had them?
Sorry about the quality pics..he is in the bag!
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Post by mikev » Fri May 12, 2006 8:35 am

Beaufortia.

You should read Martin Thoene's article on hillstreams; it explains the requirements for this and other hillstream species.

http://www.loaches.com/hillstream_intro.html

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Post by Martin Thoene » Fri May 12, 2006 8:37 am

Hi Robert, you should read everything here:

http://www.loaches.com/hillstream_intro.html

The fish is Beaufortia kweichowensis.

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Post by Martin Thoene » Fri May 12, 2006 8:39 am

HAH! great timing and great minds think alike :wink:

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Post by robert1619 » Fri May 12, 2006 8:46 am

Thanks a lot guys :wink:

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Post by Gary Herring » Fri May 12, 2006 11:45 am

Nice healthy looking loach

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Post by robert1619 » Tue May 16, 2006 9:25 am

Another question!
What is that Gold looking thing...is that his heart?
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Post by Gary Herring » Tue May 16, 2006 9:31 am

T'is indeed

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