What kind of fish is this?

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I know that picture isn't the greatest, but do you know what kind he is? He's about an 1.5" long. I would like to find some info on this little guy.

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/b39d2515/bc/Aquarium/MVC-020S.jpg?bcaM0F.ARbIBBDov

He's the last picture...

MVC-020S.jpg


Thanks.
 
It is a hillstream loach, a beaufortia species. They are often sold as Hong Kong Plecos, or Butterfly Catfish. They are a species of loach that come from cool, very clean, fast flowing waters in Asia.

They can be trained onto pellets, or frozen foods, some vegetables as well. They are not pushy eaters, so need a peaceful tank where they will be left alone.

More info can be found at http://www.petresources.net/fish/article/hillstream.html
http://www.loaches.com/hillstream_loaches.shtml
http://www.aquariacentral.com/articles/hillstream.shtml

--Mia
 
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