The hillstream loach (Sewellia lineolata) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 3 inches and spends its time near the bottom. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 20 gallons or more, at 68–75°F and pH 6.5–7.5.
20 galsmallest tank
3″adult size
68–75°Ftemperature
6.5–7.5pH
1+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Betta: Hillstream loach and Betta need different temperatures (68–75°F vs 76–82°F).
- ✕Dwarf gourami: Hillstream loach and Dwarf gourami need different temperatures (68–75°F vs 77–82°F).
- ✕Pearl gourami: Hillstream loach and Pearl gourami need different temperatures (68–75°F vs 77–82°F).
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Hillstream loach and Angelfish need different temperatures (68–75°F vs 76–84°F).
- ✕German blue ram: Hillstream loach and German blue ram need different temperatures (68–75°F vs 78–85°F).
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.