Hillstream Loach Care Guide
Balitoridae
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.5"
- Temperature
- 18–24°C (64–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and biofilm. Supplement their diet with high-quality sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and live/frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful, but territorial during breeding.
Good to Know
Hillstream Loaches are well-adapted to life in fast-flowing waters. Consider a "river tank" for them.
Gender Differences
Females have a wider head and a plumper body
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