Fish Identification

[FreshwaterRook]

I recently came across a nice deal for a tank that was already stocked with fish. I've found out what a couple of them are but a little uncertain on a few. Please help, thanks.

 

[Cynic]

1. ?
2. Black Skirt Tetra
3. Pakistan Loach?
4. Mollie

 

[Khuligirl93]

I also have no idea about #1. I agree with the Molly (male) and black skirt tetra. But I do not think the loach is a Pakistani loach. Pakistani loach is another name for yoyo loach and they have thicker bodies and are shaped differently. That loach is very interesting though! Tank is beautiful by the way I love the driftwood and anubias.

 

[azmodan]

1 looks like Congo tetras.

 

[FreshwaterRook]

1 looks like Congo tetras.

Azmodan. Thanks.

I just looked up a few youtube vids of Congo Tetras and it looks like those are the ones! Thanks!

 

[FreshwaterRook]

I also have no idea about #1. I agree with the Molly (male) and black skirt tetra. But I do not think the loach is a Pakistani loach. Pakistani loach is another name for yoyo loach and they have thicker bodies and are shaped differently. That loach is very interesting though! Tank is beautiful by the way I love the driftwood and anubias.

Hey Khuligirl93,

I looked up loaches and I found the closest species that resemble the fish I have is a "Stone Loach". Thanks to you and Cynic for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[Wiggles24]

Congo tetras are amazing fish. They do get rather large though!

 

[Tony Gill]

I think your loach is Mesonemacheilus triangularis. There's information on it here: Mesonoemacheilus triangularis — Loaches Online

Tony

 

[FreshwaterRook]

Tony,

You hit the nail dead on the head! Thanks. Now this has me thinking what type of pleco's I have in my tanks. I'm going to posts all 3 pics if you can take a look at them that would be swell.

 

[Khuligirl93]

#1 is a male albino bristlenose pleco. Not sure about 2, but its awesome! #3 might be a common pleco.

 

[Tony Gill]

The one in the second photo (stripey fish) is a Panaque ... most likely P. nigrolineatus. Sorry I can't be of more help on this.

Tony

 

[FreshwaterRook]

Thanks again, Tony. 2 for 2. I just looked it up across several websites and compared photos and your correct. Thanks!