{"product_id":"reticulated-hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","title":"Reticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-37\"\u003eAdd a truly unique oddball fish to your freshwater aquarium setup! The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eReticulated Hillstream Loach\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eSewellia lineolata\u003c\/i\u003e)—also popular in the hobby as the Tiger Hillstream Loach or Butterfly Sucker—looks remarkably like a prehistoric miniature stingray. \u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003eWith a highly hydrodynamic, flattened body covered in a gorgeous, intricate gold-and-black reticulated pattern, this fascinating bottom-dweller spends its days fluttering across glass and crawling side-to-side on river rocks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBeyond its striking appearance, it is a peaceful, hard-working addition to your cleanup crew that will actively graze on algae and biofilm throughout your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Care \u0026amp; Tank Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eSewellia lineolata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e Reticulated Hillstream Loach, Tiger Hillstream Loach, Butterfly Algae Eater, Chinese Sucker\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-39\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"\u003e 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003e 6 to 10 years\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003e 30 Gallons (for a small group)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-42\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-74\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-74\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-74\"\u003e 68°F to 75°F (20°C to 24°C) — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\"\u003ePrefers cooler, sub-tropical water\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"\u003e 6.5 to 7.8\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 to 15 dGH (Soft to Medium-Hard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Comprehensive Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePlace of Origin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003eThe Reticulated Hillstream Loach is native to the clean, clear, fast-flowing mountain streams, river rapids, and shallow riffles of Southeast Asia, primarily within Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003eTheir specialized horizontal pectoral and pelvic fins act like a natural suction cup, allowing them to grip tightly to smooth stones in heavy currents that would easily sweep other fish away.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Environment Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-45\"\u003eWhile these are small fish, they have strict environmental needs. \u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eminimum tank size of 30 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003e (ideally a \"long\" tank footprint) is necessary to keep a proper social group.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTo keep your Hillstream Loaches thriving, your aquarium aquascape should mimic a natural river biotope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eHigh Flow \u0026amp; Oxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003e This is non-negotiable.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They require highly oxygenated water with strong surface agitation. Utilize heavy-duty canister filters, powerheads, or wavemakers to create high-flow river currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-47\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmooth Hardscape:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\"\u003e Fill the tank with smooth river stones, flat pebble slabs, and pieces of driftwood.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Avoid sharp rocks or jagged substrate that could scratch their scaleless undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to high lighting is recommended because it encourages the growth of natural algae and healthy biofilm on your rocks—the loach's favorite grazing fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-48\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure Lid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\"\u003e These fish are natural-born climbers and can easily slide up the glass or into filter intakes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A tight-fitting lid is an absolute must!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eReticulated Hillstream Loaches are primarily specialized herbivores and biofilm grazers. They are fantastic for natural aquarium algae control, but they cannot survive on tank scraps alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaily Staples:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality sinking algae wafers, spirulina pellets, and gel-based foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-49\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-66\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-66\"\u003eOccasional Protein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\"\u003e Frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp to supplement their diet.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFresh Veggies:\u003c\/b\u003e They enjoy blanched zucchini, cucumber, or spinach weighed down on the tank floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003ePeaceful Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\"\u003eHillstream Loaches are exceptionally peaceful and reef-safe\/shrimp-safe bottom dwellers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-64 citation-end-64\"\u003eThey do best in groups of 3 to 6+ of their own kind to minimize territorial stress.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-51\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Choices:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for other sub-tropical, current-loving, non-aggressive species. \u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003eExcellent options include White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Danios (Zebra or Leopard), peaceful Barbs, Otocinclus Catfish, and Amano Shrimp.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-52\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecies to Avoid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003e Avoid slow-moving, warm-water tropical fish like Bettas, Angelfish, and Discus.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Also, avoid housing them with large, boisterous bottom-dwellers (like large Plecos) that will outcompete them for grazing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eBreeding the Hillstream Loach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\" id=\"p-rc_742f672a4fdedc55-53\"\u003eWhile considered a challenge, breeding \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eSewellia lineolata\u003c\/i\u003e in a home aquarium is highly rewarding. \u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003eTo trigger breeding, house a mature group of 5 or more in a well-seasoned, algae-rich tank.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Condition them with high-protein frozen foods and slightly increase the temperature by a few degrees to simulate spring rainfall. They will spawn in the gravel or crevices between smooth stones, and the tiny, free-swimming fry will emerge to feed on the microscopic biofilm coating your river rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⁃\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41130358046784,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-41.png?v=1779904479","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/reticulated-hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}