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Beaufortia leveretti
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Species Summary
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Common Name/s
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Hillstream Loach
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Origin
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East Asia
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Size
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4.5"
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Tank Parameters
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Tank Size
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20 gallons
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Temperature
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66 - 76 F.
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Water pH
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Neutral
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Aquarium Care
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Aquarium Setup
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The tank for Hillstream Loach should contain no sharp
edges as the fish might get wounded. This fish likes
relatively strong current, which can be produced by
power heads or air-stone. Hillstream Loach likes to
rest on woods and rocks.
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Feeding
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The Hillstream Loach primary feed on algae growing on
its surroundings, like rocks, woods and tank walls.
This fish also take in prepared food such as sinking
algae wafers.
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Compatibility
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The Hillstream Loach is a very peaceful fish. This
fish usually hangs alone and does not disturb other
aquarium inhabitants although might get territorial
with others of the same species.
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