{"product_id":"reticulated-hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","title":"Reticulated Hillstream Loach - Sewellia lineolata","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reticulated Hillstream Loach is a fascinating freshwater loach, prized for its flattened body shape, strong clinging fins and beautiful maze-like reticulated patterning. Also known as the Tiger Hillstream Loach or Gold Ring Butterfly Sucker, this species is adapted for life in cool, fast-flowing, highly oxygenated streams. In the aquarium it is a peaceful and active grazer, best suited to a mature river-style setup with smooth rocks, strong oxygenation and plenty of natural biofilm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReticulated Hillstream Loach. Also commonly referred to as the Tiger Hillstream Loach, Hillstream Loach, Gold Ring Hillstream Loach, Gold Ring Butterfly Sucker or Butterfly Loach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewellia lineolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 5–6 cm in captivity, making it a small but specialist bottom-dwelling loach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam and Laos. In the wild, it is associated with fast-flowing hill streams, rapids and shallow rocky waterways with clean, highly oxygenated water. It spends much of its time attached to stones and other hard surfaces while grazing through algae, biofilm and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally peaceful and non-aggressive with other fish, but it is a specialist species because of its environmental needs. It should not be kept with large, aggressive or very boisterous tank mates that may outcompete it or disturb it constantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous grazer. It should be offered a varied diet including algae wafers, spirulina-based foods, fine sinking foods, catfish pellets, blanched vegetables and small frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp and bloodworm. It also benefits greatly from natural algae and biofilm growth within a mature aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical recommendation is at least 80 litres for a small group, with a longer aquarium preferred to provide strong flow, open grazing areas and enough surface space for each fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active bottom and surface-grazing loach that spends much of the day attached to smooth rocks, glass, wood and décor. It is more visible than many loaches and can be active during the daytime when settled. Best kept in a group of at least 4–6, where natural grazing, displaying and social behaviour can be observed. A secure lid is recommended, as hillstream loaches can climb glass and may escape from open aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommunity Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is peaceful enough for a suitable community aquarium, but it should be kept with fish that enjoy similar cooler, clean, oxygen-rich conditions. Suitable tank mates include White Cloud Mountain Minnows, small danios, peaceful hillstream loaches, small gobies, temperate rasboras and other calm current-loving species. Avoid warm tropical community tanks, goldfish systems with poor water quality, aggressive bottom-dwellers, large predators and low-flow aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish needs a mature river-style aquarium with strong oxygenation, excellent filtration and regular maintenance. Smooth rocks, cobbles, bright lighting for algae growth, open grazing surfaces and extra water movement are strongly recommended. It should not be added to brand-new, sterile or poorly oxygenated aquariums. Higher temperatures reduce oxygen levels and can cause stress, so cooler, well-aerated water is much safer for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate fishkeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional in trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46074619166893,"sku":"AG-103294","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46074619199661,"sku":"AG-103295","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46074619232429,"sku":"AG-103296","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/ReticulatedHillstreamLoach-Sewellialineolata.png?v=1780318258","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/reticulated-hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}