Saddle back Clown Loaches

[joeytoe]

this may sound dumb, but whats the deal with saddleback clown loaches?

I think my LFS has one but im not sure as to what exactly makes them a saddleback. Theres more than a few that have a black bar before there dorsal fin that doesnt go all the way around there body. If im correct thats what makes them a saddleback. is that right?

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

yes, heres another example....

 

[ewurm]

That pattern is somewhat uncommon, but they can be found. If you see one with a spot, snag it.

 

[joeytoe]

Ok I think ill grab him tommorow.

Gr8KarmaSF's example is similar except that its the Bar behind the loaches Eyes.
Like this one here http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73065&d=1172551039

 

[craig]

Mine.

 

[joeytoe]

Mine.

thats pretty much the one I spotted amongst the others in the tank, lil thinner though.

Nice CL

 

[H3D]

Read this for more information about clown loach patterns:

http://www.loaches.com/articles/clown-loach-coloration-marking-variations

 

[joeytoe]

cool thanks.

Ive got two now a 2nd stripe saddle an one with the saddle marking in the 3rd stripe.

 

[Dreamsofpeace54]

does mine count?

 

[joeytoe]

does mine count?

if the second stripe is like that on both sides then yes.