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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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Burmese Redtail Batik Loach Acanthocobitis rubidipinnis Ideal for a large (50 gallons+) brook loach tank, A. rubidipinnis is a very active bottom feeder/scavenger, with extremely long barbels. The fish uses these at quite high speed to examine any and all crevices, substrate, etc., for morsels of food. Like most loaches, they can be timid and will require a dense decor of rounded river rocks and bog wood over rounded sand or fine gravel. Very high water aeration and circulation is called for, and the water should be changed (up to 50% at a time) weekly. This loach is best kept in groups of three, by themselves in a mixed brook loach tank, or in a species tank in higher numbers. Reaches 5" TL. Temp 68ºF to 78ºF, pH: aim for neutral 7.0 or slightly acidic 6.8; Hardness: medium; Maximum DH: <12. (from Loaches Online)
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| $5 each 3/$13.50 6/$24.00 | |
| Marbled Hog Loach (India) Lepidocephalus thermalis Found usually in quiet, flowing waters with a sandy substrate. Feeds mainly on detritus, but also algae.
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| $5 each 3/$13.50 6/$24.00 | ||
| 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. |
| $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. |
| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00 | |
| 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)
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| $5 each 3/$13.50 6/$24.00 | |
| Indian Zebra Loach--XL 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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| $7 each 3/$18.00 6/$30.00 | |
| 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) |
| $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 | |
| Emperor Botia Botia udomritthiruji (see Description (Zootaxa) |
| $50.00 each | |
| 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. |
| $5.00 each 3 for $14.00 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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| $8.00 each | |
| Crimson Loach Schistura sp.
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| $7.00 each 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 |
| $3.50 each 6/$18.00 12/$32.00 | |
| Redtail Loach Aborichthys sp.
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| $6.00 each 3 for $17.00 6 for $30.00
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| 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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| $6.00 each , 6 for $33.00, 12 for $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. |
| $5 each 3/$13.50 6/$24.00 | |
| 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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| $12 each. 3/$33.00 6/$60 | |
| Polkadot Botia Botia kubotai
Reaches 8.5 cm SL.
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| $9.00 each | |
| Zipper Loach Acanthocobitis botia
Inhabits clear water, swift flowing streams with rocky, pebbly and sandy bottoms. Reaches 11 cm.
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| $5.00 each | |
