Mottled Hill stream Loach Care Guide
Sewellia sp. Spotted SEW01
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Bioload Score
1840
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
In captivity it accepts a variety of small foods such as algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and live or frozen invertebrates like daphnia and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species-only setup or with small, peaceful mid‑water fish, as it may become territorial toward similar bottom-dwelling species.
Good to Know
The Mottled Hill stream Loach, Sewellia sp. Spotted SEW01, is a peaceful, bottom-hugging loach with striking spotted patterns that add lively movement and visual interest to fast-flowing river-style aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males tend to have squarer, more pronounced heads and slimmer bodies, while females appear rounder and broader when viewed from above.
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