Hillstream Catfish Care Guide
Glyptothorax spp.
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a diet of algae, sinking pellets, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for tanks with strong current and rocky substrates, mimicking their natural habitat.
Good to Know
Hillstream Catfish are unique for their flattened bodies and ability to cling to rocks in fast-flowing water.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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