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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 | |
| Sumatran Pink Neon Kuhli Loach Pangio cf. doriae  Inhabits blackwater streams with moderate swift current. Reaches ~3" TL. |
| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00 | |
| Golden Kuhli Loach Pangio doriae 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 | |
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Queen Loach Botia dario Queen loaches are very social fishes. Numerous shelters should be provided which gives them the feeling of greater security and generally makes them bolder. Like most bottom-dwellers the substrate should consist of a fine-grained or round-edged gravel. pH:6.8-7.5. Hardness:Soft to medium. Max dh:12.0. Temperature: 75ºF to 82ºF. Reaches ~6" TL. (from Loaches Online) |
| $5 each 3/$13.50 6/$24.00 | |
| 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 | |
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Iridescent Loach Schistura beavani A smaller and slightly more peaceable member of the Nemacheiline group of loaches. They should be kept in social groups of 5 or more specimens. |
| 3 for $15.00 6 for $25.00 | |
| 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 | |
| Crimson Loach Schistura sp.
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3 for $18.00 6 for $32.00
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| Polka-dotted Loach Neomacheilus corica |
| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00 | |
Half-banded Loach |
Schistura savona
6/$18.00 12/$32.00 |
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