Imperial loach

[Beester15]

Can anyone point me in the direction for information on this loach? I have the opportunity to pick one up and would,like to do some homework.
Thanks!

 

[MHDevelopments]

Google

 

[MHDevelopments]

http://www.tfhmagazine.com/freshwater/feature-articles/the-imperial-flower-loach.htm

https://fishkeeper.co.uk/databank/marine/cyprinids/imperial-flower-loach

 

[Beester15]

Thank you, I saw those articles. I should have clarified. I was wondering if anyone here had first hand knowledge of keeping them.

 

[MHDevelopments]

Thank you, I saw those articles. I should have clarified. I was wondering if anyone here had first hand knowledge of keeping them.

I'd contact 'fugupuff'/Wes here on mfk, sure I've read a blog of his where he's imported them in the past.

 

[Thekid]

Oddball
shookONES

 

[shookONES]

I won't regurgitate what you've already read, but here are some first hands experiences worth noting: while they may survive in warmer waters, they really thrive in cooler temps. Their feeding response at 72* is night and day different than at 80*. They're not picky eaters in the least. My guys would eat everything from cory cats to pellets and everything in between. They love flow as well. A sandy substrate and smooth river rocks are their ideal habitat. Also, they grow unbelievably slow. You'll understand the drastic disparity in price/size very quickly.

 

[Beester15]

Thank you.