Species Profile
Hillstream Loach
Sewellia lineolata
Loachespeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
68–75°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, biofilm, sinking food
Notes
Cool, high-flow water lover. Suctions to rocks and glass. Needs strong filtration, which makes it a viable goldfish tankmate (both prefer cool, well-oxygenated water).
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Hillstream Loach
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Hillstream Loachin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rosy Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Gold Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Odessa Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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