What loach is this?

**fatty500** · 27th May 2007, 16:19

Hello all,
Can anyone tell me if they've see this loach in shops or if they know any infomation about it. I've attached a couple of pics.
Thanks
Fatty

**MrTree** · 28th May 2007, 14:45

Hi, where is it from?

**benny** · 29th May 2007, 13:32

Possibily Australian? I'll check my reference books when I get back. But I think Choy should be one of the better person to help.

Cheers,

**koolman** · 29th May 2007, 14:41

Hi

The name of the loaches is Pangio (Acanthophthalmus) kuhlii
Kuhli Loach, Coolie Loach.

I saw this loaches at C328 yesterday.
It is selling at $29.
Interested party can go there and purchase it.

Thanks and regards

Koolman

**benny** · 29th May 2007, 15:06

This is not Pangio kuhlii. And Khuli Loach don't sell for S$29 each. They cost between S$0.50 to S$2.50 each.

Cheers,

**David Moses Heng** · 29th May 2007, 15:19

looks too big to be a kuhili loach to me also.

**ranmasatome** · 29th May 2007, 16:34

Kuhli loach????? err...... don't think so...no that is wrong to say, lets rephrase..
It is NOT a kuhli loach... 100% sure.

**avant** · 29th May 2007, 19:18

A $29 loach is amazing.
Can anyone volunteer to go over to C328 to take a look at it?

**fatty500** · 30th May 2007, 06:35

Hey guys,
The loach was collected in northern Thailand. I was there earlier this year, and went trekking. I managed to catch this loach with my hands

, so I don't think they're too bright. Anyways, I was wondering if this is a new specie or variant.
Cheers,
Fatty

**anaconda** · 30th May 2007, 14:16

How big are they?

**fatty500** · 30th May 2007, 14:32

From memory, about 2", definately not more than 2.5"
I'm no ichthologist, but I reckon they're loosely related to those dwarf chain loaches, perhaps a little slimmer though.
Fatty