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Hi guys, could any of you please help me identify this coldwater fish (he shares my 10 gallon tank with some Zebras and minnows )
I realise I should know seing as I bought him (doh :rolleyes: ) but I can't remember what breed he is and I'm interested in knowing if he has any particular feeding needs or other requirements - he spends all the time clamped to the walls and doing very little :D
http://www.skiisworld.plus.com/flatfish.jpg
you might wanna copy this to the general coldwater forum to get quicker responses
Originally posted by dwf73
you might wanna copy this to the general coldwater forum to get quicker responses
rgr that m8 :) cheers
m3th0d
05-10-2004, 3:41 PM
it looks like some kinda catfish but i really can't tell by that pic.. it even looks like some type of pleco.
maybe a Pseudogastromyzon cheni?
that's my guess..
tomm10
05-10-2004, 3:49 PM
Originally posted by m3th0d
maybe a Pseudogastromyzon cheni?
that's my guess..
I'm no pro but I'm pretty sure that's what it is. Particularly if it was sold as a coldwater fish. Common name is Hillstream Loach.
Tom
Bingo
thanks guys - I've googled your suggestions and it definately looks like a hillstream loach.
Many thanks again
OrionGirl
05-10-2004, 5:35 PM
More accurately classed as a cool water fish. They come from fast flowing streams, so having lots of water movement and the accompanying high oxygen levels are really important. They eat algae and the tiny critters found within the algae. Algae tabs are usually accepted, as are most veggies, and they will love frozen or live bloodworms and the treat of brine shrimp.