Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Sewellia lineolata

Difficulty (1-5): 4/5

Description

Flattened, sucker-bodied loach from cool torrents. Needs strong current, high oxygen and a temperature well below tropical - not a community fish.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6.5 – 7.8
  • Temperature: 18 – 24 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 15 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 20 mg/L