My oddball clown loach collection.

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JD_MAN
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My oddball clown loach collection.

Post by JD_MAN » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:50 pm

I have been lurking around here for months, but never have much to add since there is so much loach knowledge in these walls. :) So, I thought I would finally share some of my oddball patterned loaches. My favorite has to be my "V" loach.

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Post by Tinman » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:54 pm

The loaches are spectacular..as is the Royal 8)

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Re: My oddball clown loach collection.

Post by connor » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:56 pm

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I adore the one in the middle-left. Looks almost like there was some botia kubotai in the mixture. I wish I could find one like it!

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Post by tariesindanrie » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:57 pm

Awesome loaches, and awesome pics! They look happy and healthy- how many do you have, JD?
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Post by Graeme Robson » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:01 pm

Stunning photography!! 8)
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Post by JD_MAN » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:03 pm

tariesindanrie wrote:Awesome loaches, and awesome pics! They look happy and healthy- how many do you have, JD?
Around 25-35...they get hard to count after awhile. lol.

I have plans for a large indoor pond for them in the future. I would really like to try and replicate their breeding grounds in the wild...if I was able to find more information on it.

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Post by palaeodave » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:52 pm

What size tank are they in right now? Impressive looking bunch you've got there!

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Post by helen nightingale » Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:29 pm

they look like they are quite a good size too. gorgeous markings :D

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Post by Whitey_MacLeod » Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:52 pm

Wow :shock: Very impressive. Those are some beautiful healthy fish
Fast and bulbous!

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Post by linarite » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:54 pm

Great photos! It was encouraging to see the different sizes that you have. Eventually I want to add to my group when I get a bigger tank and was concerned that adding smaller ones might be a problem. Your photos just answered that question.
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Post by tariesindanrie » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:09 pm

JD_MAN wrote:
tariesindanrie wrote:Awesome loaches, and awesome pics! They look happy and healthy- how many do you have, JD?
Around 25-35...they get hard to count after awhile. lol.

I have plans for a large indoor pond for them in the future. I would really like to try and replicate their breeding grounds in the wild...if I was able to find more information on it.
That sounds cool, but the little bit I've read suggests that they breed in moving water in the river and the little 'uns grow up in the less tumultuous areas...my guess is that is why it's so difficult to breed them in tanks, but I wish you the best of luck- and please keep us updated :D
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Post by Tinman » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:39 pm

Breeding I have assumed meant at a mature age and most if not all rarely make it,I thought if they are 20 years or so then maybe in the right conditions

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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:52 pm

Neat photos. Are you using a remote flash above the water?
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Post by Diana » Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:14 pm

That one with the orange area in front of the dorsal fin looks like an Orca!
Beautiful fish!
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Post by chefkeith » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:04 am

I like it how there is shadows and darkness in the background. How did you do that?

Almost forgot to mention that you have some excellent clowns.

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