Scientific Name:  Sewellia lineolata

Hillstream Loach / Sewellia lineolata

Unique freshwater fish with a flat, patterned body adapted for fast-flowing water. Known for clinging to glass and rocks while grazing on algae.

Scientific Name: Sewellia lineolata

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Algae, biofilm, algae wafers, sinking foods

Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons

Temperature: 68–75°F (20–24°C)

pH: 6.5–7.5

Adult Size: 2–3 inches

Behavior:

Spends most of its time attached to surfaces, grazing on algae and biofilm. Prefers strong water flow and high oxygen levels. Best kept in established tanks.

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs