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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
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.
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.
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.