Hong Kong Butterfly Pl*co.

VasilC · Post by **VasilC** » 02 Sep 2004, 04:55

Hello! Does anyone have info on those? Just saw one at a fish retailer, the specimen was about 2 inches, the whole body was like a suction cup with which it was attached to the glass. I found nothing in Cat-eLog. Thanks.

Post by **Barbie** » 02 Sep 2004, 05:05

They are actually a hillstream loach, not a catfish at all. You'll find more info about them at http://www.loaches.com

Barbie

Jeff B. · Post by **Jeff B.** » 02 Sep 2004, 09:52

...they are algea eaters and they LOVE strong water flow!!
I have them at home...
...don't put them in newly made tank... they will stay foodless, so if you want to buy them, prepare good algea tank!
BTW Gastomyzon myersi is also called Hillstream loach!!

VasilC · Post by **VasilC** » 02 Sep 2004, 16:57

Thanks, guys. It appears that they get imported with under different strange names - that got me confused....