How difficult is it to keep Reticulated Hillstream Loach?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Reticulated Hillstream Loach?

The ideal temperature for Reticulated Hillstream Loach is 20〜24℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Reticulated Hillstream Loach?

The average lifespan of Reticulated Hillstream Loach is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Reticulated Hillstream Loach get?

Reticulated Hillstream Loach typically reaches 5.7-6.5cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Reticulated Hillstream Loach?

The price of Reticulated Hillstream Loach varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Q: What should I feed Reticulated Hillstream Loach?

Reticulated Hillstream Loach feeds on: Benthic algae, home-made vegetable-rich foods, algae-based dried foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Sewellia lineolata

A torrent loach that flattens itself against rock, marked with a handsome yellow and black reticulation. It needs strong flow, high oxygen and algae-covered rock, but it is among the easier loaches to breed.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜24℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

5.7-6.5cm

Diet

Benthic algae, home-made vegetable-rich foods, algae-based dried foods

About

Sewellia lineolata is a hillstream loach of the streams of Viet Nam and Laos. FishBase gives a standard length of 5.7cm and Seriously Fish 65mm. It flattens its body and uses the paired fins as a sucker to hold onto rock, and the yellow and black reticulation gives it its name. It lives in rapids and riffles, from places where the current exceeds one metre per second to small streams where only short riffles link deeper pools. Flow and oxygen are the key to keeping it: Seriously Fish advises a turnover of 15 to 20 times per hour and strong lighting to grow algae. The figures given are 20-24C, pH 6.0-7.5, 1-10dGH and a 75 x 30cm tank of about 68 litres. Its diet is mainly benthic algae and associated micro-organisms, and where algae are short, rocks can be grown in a separate tank and rotated in. It is dominant among its own group but not aggressive towards fish of a different shape. It is among the easier loaches to breed, and a deep bed of rounded river gravel protects the eggs. IUCN status is Vulnerable.

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Lifespan of the Reticulated Hillstream Loach

The Reticulated Hillstream Loach lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Reticulated Hillstream Loach

The Reticulated Hillstream Loach grows to 5.7-6.5cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Reticulated Hillstream Loach

The ideal temperature for the Reticulated Hillstream Loach is 20〜24℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Southeast Asia (Viet Nam and Laos, Mekong basin)

Care Specifications

pH: 6–7.5
Hardness (GH): 1–10 dGH
Water Temp.: 20–24℃
Min. Tank: 68 L

Semi-aggressiveGroupBreeding: Easy

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Sewellia lineolata (Valenciennes, 1846)

Authority databases: FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN VU · Vulnerable

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.