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RIVER and BROOKSTREAM LOACHES
Hillstream Loaches: The Specialists at Life in the Fast Lane. A great article by Martin Thoene on maintaining hillstream loaches
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| Kuhli Loach Pangio cf. kuhli All kuhlis need well-established aquaria and should not be considered for newly set up tanks. Lots of hiding places with soft substrate. Best kept in groups, the larger the better. Three fish is the absolute minimum that should be kept together. Easily fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen bloodworm, Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, etc.
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| $3.50 ea. 3/$10.00 6/$18.00 | |
| Golden Kuhli Loach Pangio doriae Inhabits blackwater streams with moderate swift current. Reaches ~3" TL.
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| 3 for $12.00 6 for $22.00 | |
| Indian Zebra Loach Botia striata A peaceful, active, shoaling species that should be maintained in groups of 5 or more in the community aquarium. Keep on a fine sandy substrate in order to protect the delicate sensory barbel area, and ensure that there are plenty of hiding places in the aquarium amongst bogwood, caves, and plants. Clean, well-aerated water is a must. Soft and slightly acidic is best. pH: 7.0 or below, dH: <12 degrees. (from Loaches Online)
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| 3/$15.00 6/$25.00 | |
| Burmese Striped Loach Botia histronica This is a relatively placid member of the genus Botia. Gregarious and curious, they are well suited to the community tank, but should be kept in numbers of 3 to 5 or more. Unlike a number of other Botia species, B. histrionica will be seen more regularly in the daytime if given ample hiding spots, a large aquarium (minimum 60 gallons, but larger tanks will see more activity), and the clean water that suits other Botiine loaches. (From Loaches Online)
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| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00 | |
| Red Giant Kuhli Loach Pangio pulla Inhabits blackwater streams with moderate swift current. Reaches ~3" TL.
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| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00 | |
| Blackline Kuhli Loach Pangio anguillaris
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| $3.00 ea. 6/$15.00 12/$27.00 | |
| Zodiac Loach Neomacheilus triangularis
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| $7.00 each 3 for $20.00 6 for $36.00 | |
| Sumo Loach Schistura balteata
Photo courtesy of Emma Turner Inhabits mountain streams over sandy and gravelly bottom. Found in riffles.
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| $7.00 each | |
| Black Kuhli Loach Pangio javanicus
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| $3.50 each 6/$18.00 6/$32.00 | |
| Cobitis Loach Lepidocephalus guntea
The keeping dojo loaches can be expensive since they are a cold-water species, requiring some type of chiller being placed on the tank to maintain a suitable temperature. Many also get large, and thus not suitable for a typical community tropical tank. For those interested in this type of loach, the solution is Guntea; a smaller and tropical loach, very similar to Dojo's. Reaches about 5" TL.
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| 3/$18.00 6/$33.00 12/$60.00 | |
 Yo-Yo Loach | Botia almorhae The tank should include lots of hiding places amongst rocks and driftwood. Excellent diggers that appreciate a sand substrate to protect the delicate barbels. Lighting should be subdued. pH:6.5-7.5 Hardness: Medium Max dh: <12. Temperature: 76ºF to 82ºF. (from Loaches Online).
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| 3/$15.00 6/$25.00 | |
| Dwarf Botia
Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers and flooded fields. Found in small muddy lakes and other standing water habitats. Active by day and often schools in some distance above the bottom. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. (From Fishbase).
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| 3/$45.00 6/$72 | |
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Polkadot Botia Botia kubotai
Reaches 8.5 cm SL.
Adult Coloration Juvenile Coloration
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| $10.00 each | ||
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Zipper Loach Acanthocobitis botia
Inhabits clear water, swift flowing streams with rocky, pebbly and sandy bottoms.
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| $5.00 each | ||
