{"product_id":"loach-hillstream-sewellia-lineolata","title":"Loach Hillstream (Sewellia Lineolata)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLoach Hillstream (Sewellia Lineolata)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring something a little different to your aquarium with the Hillstream Loach! Also known as the Reticulated or Tiger Hillstream Loach, this fascinating freshwater fish features intricate dark markings, a flattened body and broad, fan-shaped fins—giving it the appearance of a miniature stingray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to fast-flowing streams in Vietnam, Hillstream Loaches spend much of their time clinging to rocks and aquarium glass, grazing on soft algae and biofilm. Their unusual appearance and busy grazing behaviour make them a captivating addition to a suitably set-up aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey thrive in mature aquariums with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean, well-oxygenated water, strong circulation and plenty of smooth rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Generally peaceful with other fish, they suit small tankmates that enjoy the same cooler water conditions. Males may defend their favourite feeding spots, so provide plenty of space and grazing surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare at a glance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120 litres or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful; mildly territorial with their own kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algae and biofilm, supplemented with algae wafers and suitable sinking foods containing vegetable matter and some animal protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaristic tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduce Hillstream Loaches to an established aquarium with natural grazing available, and provide supplementary food regularly. Use a secure lid—they can climb glass!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46505754231018,"sku":"20433","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Loach-Hillstream.jpg?v=1793919074","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/loach-hillstream-sewellia-lineolata","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}