Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Fish Species

Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Sewellia lineolata

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About

A flattened rheophilic loach adapted to fast, highly oxygenated streams. It grazes biofilm and small invertebrates from rocks and should be kept in a mature aquarium with strong flow, high dissolved oxygen and abundant smooth grazing surfaces.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Sewellia lineolata

Origin Region

Vietnam and Laos

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

6 cm | 2.4 in

Water Requirements
Subtropical Community

Temperature

18–26°C

pH

6.5–7.8

GH Hardness

4–15dGH

KH Alkalinity

3–10dKH

Min Tank Size

75L