Hillstream Loach
Hillstream Loach is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 65-75°F (18-24°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Also searched as: hillstream loach, sewellia, reticulated hillstream loach
Quick facts
Needs high oxygen and flow. Cool water species. Grazes on biofilm and algae.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65-75°F (18-24°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | 2 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Gold Barbmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Reticulated Hillstream Loachmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Rosy Barbmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Freshwater Clammin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 74-75°F is too narrow.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-75°F vs 79-86°F).
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-75°F vs 76-82°F); no pH overlap (6.5-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-75°F vs 80-86°F).
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