{"product_id":"hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","title":"Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hillstream Loach is unlike any other freshwater fish. With its flat body, intricate spotted pattern, and unique ability to cling to rocks and glass, it’s often compared to a tiny freshwater stingray. These fascinating fish are constantly grazing on algae and biofilm, making them both entertaining and beneficial for your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHillstream Loaches thrive in mature aquariums with plenty of smooth rocks, driftwood, and strong water movement. They’re peaceful, active, and a great addition to community tanks with other non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy people love Hillstream Loaches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unique “mini stingray” appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Constantly grazing on algae and biofilm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Peaceful and community-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great for planted aquariums with good water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fun to watch as they climb rocks and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewellia lineolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hillstream Loach, Reticulated Hillstream Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5–3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHillstream Loaches do best in established aquariums with high oxygen levels and moderate to strong water flow. They love smooth rocks and other surfaces where algae and biofilm naturally grow. While they’ll spend their day grazing, they should also be fed algae wafers, Repashy foods, sinking pellets, and occasional frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey get along well with other peaceful community fish and can even be kept in small groups in larger aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship fish on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday and Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday or Thursday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are packed carefully with insulation and heat or cold packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive arrival is guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as long as someone is available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor and size may vary depending on age and natural variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Happens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53599291015533,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fishhappensindy.com\/products\/hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata","provider":"Fish Happens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}