Hi - fish identification question

Skii · May 10, 2004

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

) 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

dwf73 · May 10, 2004

you might wanna copy this to the general coldwater forum to get quicker responses

Skii · May 10, 2004

Originally posted by dwf73
you might wanna copy this to the general coldwater forum to get quicker responses

rgr that m8

cheers

m3th0d · May 10, 2004

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 · May 10, 2004

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

Skii · May 10, 2004

Bingo

thanks guys - I've googled your suggestions and it definately looks like a hillstream loach.

Many thanks again

OrionGirl · May 10, 2004

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.

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