New Loaches

[FamilyFish3]

We finally decided on some bottom feeders for our 60gal. I love the Botia loaches and so far we have found two Angelicus and one Golden Zebra. They are not easily found at our LFS in VA. I got a couple good pics today...1st is the smaller of the Angelicus. Looking for more to have at least five.

 

[FamilyFish3]

2nd Pic

Couldn't get my phone to add two photos at once. Her is the Golden Zebra...they look so similar when juvenile, but he definitely has a more golden hue.

 

[bettaowner]

I like the gold zebra loach. Do you know the scientific name?

 

[FamilyFish3]

Botia Histronica = Golden Zebra
Botia Kubotai = Angelicus
I've found loaches.com to be a wealth of info. The Angelicus will develop silver spots within its darker bands.


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[FamilyFish3]

This is the larger Angelicus. He's hard to photograph and loves a particular crevice in the driftwood.


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[bettaowner]

I've kept the angelicus botia before. I like that species because it's peaceful and overall a really nice fish.


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[toddnbecka]

I have a group of kubotai in my 220 now, they get better looking as they grow. Seldom see the golden zebras, and then usually it's a single that was mixed with a shipment of others. Check aquabid, there are several current listings for kubotai there.