Confirm Identification of Sinibotia pulchra

[streptococci]

Hi All

I purchased these yesterday and would like to confirm the identification - The pet store said it was probably a tiger loach of sorts, but I disagree, I think it's a Sinibotia pulchra or 12-Banded chinese loach.

Thanks

Craig

[shari2]

You've seen the species index entry?

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/sinibotia-pulchra

[Martin Thoene]

Yes, Sinibotia pulchra.
They look like nice ones. All too often these fish come very underweight.

Martin.

[Mad Duff]

Lovely fish Craig, what are their tankmates going to be

[Graeme Robson]

Superb additions!

So thats why i never see these over here? South Africa are receiving them all.

[Icewall42]

I've always been hoping that I could get more loaches like that. I have a Sinibotia Longiventralis which looks very similar to those beautiful specimens.

At least I think the Longiventralis is what I have. Mine was passed off as a gold banded india loach, and it's tail is not clear, but dark brown.

Maybe I'm wrong all along! Maybe it's a Sinibotia Superciliaris or a Sinibotia Pulchra... oh no, now I have no clue It's a Sinibotia of some sort. I'd get a picture, but the camera just can't focus.

[streptococci]

Thank you very much for your help! Sorry for my late reply, but my internet has been down for 2 days!

I currently have them in my loach tank with 4 clowns, 3 botia almorhae and 2 pangio kuhlii.
I see their preferred environment needs a good current - that's why the hang out near the filter vent.

Yes, it seems South Africa is getting all the loaches - however you really have to search around for them - these were the only two at the pet store.

Thanks

Craig