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fishfamily
02-22-2008, 8:08 PM
hey there gang. need a little help. About 6 months ago i got two algae eating fish that the lfs called a "butterfly" fish. Cant remember the whole name and have searched but cant find it. It looks like a little baby sting ray. They are very flat and do one heck of a job cleaning your glass. Unfornutaleyl lfs changed owners and the new owner has no idea what i'm talking about. Hope someone here can help me.

Mgamer20o0
02-22-2008, 8:11 PM
http://www.azgardens.com/images/Loach-ChinaButterfly.gif

i think i win this one..... hill stream loach

Lupin
02-22-2008, 8:12 PM
Hillstream loach. Is it possible yours is Beaufortia kweichowensis? They need colder temperature and will thrive best if plenty of oxygen is provided along with very powerful currents.

Lupin
02-22-2008, 8:12 PM
http://www.azgardens.com/images/Loach-ChinaButterfly.gif

i think i win this one..... hill stream loach
You beat me, Mg!:cry:

Mgamer20o0
02-22-2008, 8:13 PM
i beat you too it lupin...... and i suck at fish ID.

i also got a pic take that.

fishfamily
02-22-2008, 8:14 PM
u guys are awesome that is the fish. Now anyone tell me where i can get some more.

Lupin
02-22-2008, 8:15 PM
Yours is Sewellia lineolata, Mg.:silly:

Edit (to the OP): Is yours really Sewellia lineolata?:confused:

Mgamer20o0
02-22-2008, 8:26 PM
ask the new owner to order you some more. if he is a good owner he will.