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Cheeky 1. Coldwater 14/8/2004 19:36
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Goldy

Published 14/8/2004 19:56

Updated 14/8/2004 19:58

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Lovely photo and hillstream cheeky, love his red and yellow dorsal fin, I want one I won't stop untill I have all the different ones, well at least one of each the sand looks really nice too, different colour to mine

Cheeky

Published 14/8/2004 22:08

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Thanks Goldy, he really makes the tank, I'm still hoping one day I can get him some companians of his own kind.

inder

Published 15/8/2004 12:06

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Lovely! He looks just great, excellent photo too!

Wish I could capture or just see mine doing the same (baby koi grab any aglae wafers before they even think of coming close)

Must agree, colours are nice. I want one just like him now lol

Cheeky

Published 15/8/2004 15:13

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Thanks Inder.

I find that if I put in flake for my goldfish when I put in the catfish pellet it usually distracts them so my hillstream has the chance to nibble on the pellet for a wee while before the goldfish notice.

I have also found it easier to take photo's since I changed for gravel to sand, I think its because the sand makes the tank look brighter and the fish stand out more.

inder

Published 15/8/2004 16:12

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Re: Hillstream Loach

That's a good plan, thing is my two hang about on the filter most of the day, more active at night

Koi are so greedy lol, perhaps once they have vacated the tank, the loaches and new arrivals should do better food wise

Goldy

Published 16/8/2004 0:18

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Cheeky how did you manage to get such a lovely clear photo with so much detail, is your loach quite big ? my biggest loach is about 1 and a half inches

inder

Published 16/8/2004 9:33

Updated 16/8/2004 19:32

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Re: Hillstream Loach

You just need a bit of patience I guess Goldy, and a digital camera with Macro Mode helps too - once he is not moving, it's possible to focus in on them quite easily, the Macro Mode allows you to get real close to the glass.

How's this for a close up:

1) http://fish.modtown.net/coldwater%20tank/sukki_closeup_gravel.jpg

2) http://fish.modtown.net/coldwater%20tank/sukki_on_pot_1.jpg

I've also found that taking a picture from one side of the tank, rather than the front gives a clearer picture.

Cheeky

Published 16/8/2004 18:26

Updated 16/8/2004 18:29

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Re: Hillstream Loach

Inders right.

I set my camera to Macro mode and took quite a few pics before I managed to get this one. I have to admit, I'm quite pleased with it.

P.S He's about 1 and 3/4 inches long.

P.P.S Lovely fish and pics inder.