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Reticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata)

Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Sewellia lineolata

freshwatermedium to keepfishpeacefulswims bottomshrimp-safe

Needs cool, highly oxygenated water with strong flow and smooth rocks. Not suited to warm tropical setups.

Adult size
2.5 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
3+
Temperature
68–75 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 5–12 dGH
Food
Herbivore: biofilm, algae, algae wafers, small frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailCherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpGhost Shrimp

Think twice about

Betta (male) — needs 76–82 °FGerman Blue Ram — needs 80–86 °FRabbit Snail — needs 76–84 °FPearl Gourami — needs 77–82 °FMoonlight Gourami — needs 79–86 °FDiscus — needs 82–88 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Dwarf Four-Leaf CloverWater SpriteStaurogyne RepensCryptocoryne LuteaCryptocoryne WendtiiDwarf Sagittaria

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.