Yellow Finned Hillstream Loach – Sewellia sp.

Yellow Finned Hillstream Loach – Sewellia sp.

Product Description: The Yellow Finned Hillstream Loach (Sewellia sp.) is a rare and beautiful variant of the popular hillstream loach. With its streamlined body, spotted pattern, and distinctive yellow fins, this loach is both a functional algae grazer and a unique display fish. Peaceful and community-friendly, it thrives in aquariums with strong water flow, smooth rocks, and well-oxygenated water.

• Striking spotted body with yellow fins
• Excellent algae grazer and glass cleaner
• Peaceful bottom-dweller, safe for communities
• Requires strong current and high oxygen
• Grows up to 2–3 inches

Care Guide:

• Temperature: 68–75°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Size: 2–3 inches
• Diet: Omnivore – algae, sinking wafers, blanched vegetables, frozen/live foods
• Temperament: Peaceful, best kept in groups of 3+

FAQs:
Q: Do Yellow Finned Hillstream Loaches eat algae?
A: Yes, they are efficient algae grazers but should also be fed supplemental sinking foods.

Q: Can they live in a community tank?
A: Yes, they are peaceful and get along with most small, non-aggressive fish.

Q: What tank setup do they need?
A: They thrive in aquariums with high water flow, oxygenation, and smooth rocks for grazing.