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stormbringer101
02-06-2010, 12:55
hey guys feeling a bit dom today so
I got 2 of these when I bought a tank for a marine setup from a mate .no idea what it is its about 8cm .i have it with the malawis now ,not sure if i should risk putting them with the jardini .thanks
Big G
02-06-2010, 12:59
Looks to me like some kind of Botia?? Probaly a Polkadot botia??

Can you get a clearer pic??

Cheers
G!
brads
02-06-2010, 13:08
is definately a botia,looks almost like a tiger botia but the pic is not so clear?
stormbringer101
02-06-2010, 13:09
no sorry g .when i come near the tank it hides in the driftwood ,seems more active at night
Shakes
02-06-2010, 13:11
Pakistani loach/botia maybe.
stormbringer101
02-06-2010, 13:18
ahh thats it Pakistani loach/botia thanks
guys.def not jardini arowana safe then.
Gareth
02-06-2010, 13:19
It looks like a YOYO Loach/Pakistani loach.
Big G
02-06-2010, 13:20
Its not a Pakistani loach or a tiger botia, the markings are different! I'm not even convinced of my guess of a Polkadot.... the only reason I believe it could be a polkadot is becasue their markings can change quite radically!

I'll get back to you, but if you do manage to get a better pic, it would help a lot!

Regards
G!
Big G
02-06-2010, 13:32
Hmm... You say its 8cm?? A Yoyo Loach shouldn't be that reticulated by 8cm. Or that green! But I really cannot find what else it could be?

The only other thing is its some sort of cross between maybe a Yoyo and a Tiger? I'm not even sure thats possible?

I'll keep digging a little deeper....
G!
Gert Combrink
02-06-2010, 13:43
It looks like a YOYO Loach/Pakistani loach.

Agree with you! Although the pic is not clear.
stormbringer101
02-06-2010, 13:45
i will take pics of the 2 of them tonight.
Thanks for all the input guys
Fonkie
02-06-2010, 15:22
It is definitely a yoyo/Pakistani i have 5 of all different sizes
Big G
02-06-2010, 15:24
Yes, I give in!! I agree to it being a Yoyo, but am still surprised it is that reticulated at such a small size! Usually doesn't happen til they are over 10cm!

I think the greenish brown colour is actually a side effect inside the camera?

Regards
G!
cheddar254
20-06-2010, 16:53
Some sort of botia, probably a pakistani, maybe even a tiger, pic isnt clear :(

cheers