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Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Reticulated Hillstream Loaches are one of the most fascinating fish we have ever gotten in here at Flip Aquatics. Their unique body shape is absolutely stunning. They originate from fast moving streams therefore they prefer good water flow. We house ours using a matten filter to create flow. This creates good oxygen content and good flow although a power head would help too.
These fish would go great with Bamboo Fan Shrimp as they both prefer water movement and originate from streams. Trying to recreate a stream with river stone will help these fish thrive.
The scientific name for the Reticulated Hillstream Loach is Pseudogastromyzon myersi or Sewellia lineolata although other species may get mixed in.
We feed our Hillstream Loaches a mix Northfin Veggie, Community and Fry Starter. Their preferred food is Northfin Kelp Wafers and natural algae or biofilm. They are not picky eaters and will accept foods that are small enough.
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I have 4 of these and a few Amano shrimp in a 15 gallon Fluval Flex. This tank has a section in the back for heaters, a filter, and a pump that moves the water back into the Front of the tank, 3 of my 4 Hillstream Loaches like to hang on the wall directly under the water flowing from the pump. Then most of the shrimp play in the stream of water from the pump! The shrimp also like to dive bomb the Loaches. This tank sits on my nightstand right next to me in my bed. I’ve never seen any aquatic pets before. Probably never noticed, but I LOVE THEM! 😍😍😍
Flips is super generous with their fish. You can expect nothing but the best, and they usually send at least one extra with larger orders.
3 arrived safe and healthy one was very tiny - after 14 days all 3 are adjusting just fine in my 65 gallon tank - the tiny one is doing great. This was my second order from Flip and all are thriving - flip aquatics is awesome will not be my last
The Hillstream loaches arrived in perfect shape and acclimated without any issues. What they lack in size they more than make up for in coloration, health, and spunkiness. They are great!
I love them! I’ve never had these before. I placed them in a cycled planted 15 gallon tank. The only other occupants of the tank are some Amano shrimp, which seem to like the loaches because the shrimp were usually hiding prior to the arrival of the loaches, whereas they’re usually out and about now. I love watching these babies, they’re adorable! :)
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