What Species? (loach)

[bex1]

hey
anyone know what species these 2 loaches i have in my tank are? theyre approx 4cm and 6cm.
cheers

 

[The-Wolf]

they look to be Botia histrionica to me

 

[willtang3000]

they look Botia lohachata to me cause you can just about make out 2 y's

 

[bex1]

Any other ideas?
x x

 

[jarmado]

how big are they?

 

[bex1]

at present around 4 cm and 6cm, they havent grown much since i got them around 3 months ago?
cheers x x

 

[Mad Duff]

I would have to agree with The Wolf, looks like Botia Histrionica to me as well.

 

[bex1]

ok thanks i'll go with that too. finally i know what they are!
do they have any special requirements?
they are always very lively especially at feeding time!, they also display at each other and lose their colour sometimes when fighting over a cave or something! never hurt each other though!

 

[The-Wolf]

do they have any special requirements?

no more than any other botia; fast flow is prefered, cooler temp range
lots of places to hide etc.