The Variable Lampeye Killifish is an extremely beautiful little fish, but keeping it takes a great deal of dedication! The Variable Lampeye Procatopus similis is a pretty small fish, reaching only about 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) in length. It is is also known as the Nigerian Lampeye and Yellow Lampeye. Although the males are […]
Because they are able to cling to various surfaces in fast moving waters, the Mongoose Loach is sometimes called a Lizard Loach! The Mongoose Loach Nemacheilus rueppelli is especially designed to cope with living in fast waters. LIke a lizard, especially a gecko, it is able to cling to various surfaces and hence is also […]
Like many of the Schistura species, the Ornate Tiger Sand Loach with its bright color and patterning is truly an eye catching fellow! The Ornate Tiger Sand Loach Schistura kohchangensis is native to Southern Asia, specifically Thailand and possibly Cambodia. This is a very attractive loach with a bold patterning. Unfortunately although it is a […]
Obtain a colorful Rainbow Loach, and you will have a truly spectacular eye catcher! The Rainbow Loach Micronemacheilus pulcher (previously Traccatichthys pulcher, Nemacheilus pulcher) is a fairly large river loach. It is a slender, elongated fish that can reach between 4 – 4 3/4 inches (10 – 12 cm) in length. Generally though it will […]
The Red Tailed Zebra Loach is a very attractive fish, especially with the beautiful red coloration on its tail! The Red Tailed Zebra Loach Schistura mahnerti is also referred to as the Salween Hillstream Loach. It is native to Asia, specifically the Salween basin in Thailand. Although it is quite pretty it is not always […]
The Zipper Loach has a beautiful patterning when it is young that looks just like a zipper! The Zipper Loach Acanthocobitis botia is a beautiful, slender, elongated fish with a decorative pattern, especially as a juvenile. It is also a nice sized river loach reaching between 3 to 4 1/3 inches (10 – 12 cm) […]
The Chinese Zebra Loach is one very cool looking hillstream loach with a ‘butterfly’ look! The Chinese Zebra Loach Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus has some very large, awesome fins. The lower fins when they are all spread out lend it a butterfly affinity, and the dorsal fin resembles a sail when it is up. If you hear […]
The Half Banded Loach has a distinctive “half band” patterning which makes this striking little fish a real eye catcher! The Half Banded Loach Schistura savona is a small fish that can reach between 1 to 4 inches (2.5 – 10 cm) in length, but is usually on the smaller side in the aquarium. It […]
The Torrent Loach Homaloptera Bilineata is really handsome, but a rare find to the aquarist! The Torrent Loach Homaloptera Bilineata is just one of several species in the Homaloptera genus that is known as a Torrent Loach. Being as handsome as it is, it will hopefully become more available and earn a common name. These […]
The beautiful red tail is the most obvious eye catcher of the Cherry Fin Loach, but the color and patterning is also very attractive! The Cherry Fin Loach Acanthocobitis rubidipinnis is a pretty little loach with distinctive red coloring, hence its scientific name and its common name. The species name rubidipinnis come form Rubeus (rubi) […]