Become a credit card member today!Hillstream Reticulated Loach
Description
The Hillstream Reticulated Loach is a bottom dwelling fish, native to fast moving, shallow, clear water streams. The Loach's body shape allows it to point itself toward flow and yet stay attached to rocks in fast current while grazing on the surface films that grow there. Hillstream Reticulated Loaches need very well-oxygenated water. Substrate should be rounded pebbles, like those you would find in a river bottom, as well as larger rounded stones or boulders. Driftwood can be utilized, but it should be old, so it doesn't stain the water. Feeding the Hillstream Reticulated Loach is pretty straightforward. Their primary food source in the wild is benthic algae as well as the little critters consumed with it. One of your primary goals as a fish keeper in regard to feeding these Loaches is to maintain an environment that grows this alga readily. The Hillstream Reticulated Loach is a peaceful fish and can be kept with other community minded fishes.
- - Care Level: Moderate
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- - Max. Size: 3"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Provide an environment with plenty of plants
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Specifications
| SKU | 3918811 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 82 F |
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| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 4 |
| Pet Max Length | 3 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 10 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8 |
| Scientific Name | Sewellia lineolata |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6 |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 2.5 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.