Hillstream Loach
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹300.00Current price is: ₹300.00.
Get yourself a funky-looking Catfish ‘nah’ I’m talking Hillstream Loaches.
Hillstream Loach is an awesome-looking freshwater fish. These stunning “suckerbelly” loaches have evolved to live in waters with extremely rapid currents, where they use their pectoral and pelvic fins to form a “suction cup”TM to cling to smooth rocks in rapids.
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Hillstream Loach: The hillstream loach is a beautiful freshwater fish.
They really stand out from the crowd thanks to their distinctive pattern and body shape. This is a good option if you want to add a unique creature to your tank!
However, in addition to being very neat, they are also quite simple to maintain. There aren’t any difficulties with regard to hillstream loach care, simply keep up with the suitable water levels and they’ll be all set!
The scientific name for the hillstream loach is Sewellia lineolata) is a member of the Cypriniformes order and the Cobitoidea superfamily. When in their natural environment, they spend most of their time working their way around the bottom of rivers and creeks as a loach.
I. Size
- Average Adult Size: 2 inches
- Maximum Adult Size: 2-3 inches
- Swimming Level: Mid-bottom level
II. You would love the fish because…
The hillstream loach’s appearance is truly one-of-a-kind and enjoyable to observe. You will probably just stare at them for a long time!
Their distinctive appearance sometimes makes it hard to tell what they are exactly. These fish are at times called catfish or even little stingrays (we can guarantee you they are not one or the other).
The hillstream loach is a very beautiful fish. A busy pattern covers their entire body, including their fins.
The base color of the tiger hillstream loach is a light grayish-yellow with thick black stripes that run in random directions across its body. These stripes are generally more direct on the caudal and dorsal balances.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
- Recommended: a group of three or more
- Overall hostility: Peaceful
- Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
- Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful
IV. Species compatibility
- Tetras
- Danios
- Rasboras
V. How to feed this species?
They would prefer sinking food like pellets, Repashy gel food, frozen bloodworms, and live blackworms. They should be fed at night when the lights are out.
Recommended food
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WA Micro PelletÂ
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Optimum Highly Nutritious Fish Food
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Balitoridae Swainson |
| Scientific Name | Balitoridae |
| Common names | Chinese hillstream loach, Hong Kong pleco, butterfly hillstream loach, and Chinese sucker fish. |
| Tank size | 50 gallons |
| Special Diet | Repashy gel food, frozen bloodworms, and live blackworms |
| Native To | Peninsular India south of the Satpura hill range |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Max water Temp | 80 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 65 °F |
| pH Max | 8.0 |
| pH Min | 7.0 |
| Max fish size | 7.5 cm |
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