
Fish Species
Reticulated Hillstream Loach
Sewellia lineolata
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 CommunityTemperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH Hardness
4–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–10dKH
Min Tank Size
75L