{"product_id":"hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata-for-sale","title":"Hillstream Loach (Sewellia Lineolata)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"14842\" data-end=\"14911\"\u003eSewellia lineolata Hillstream Loach (Reticulated Hillstream Loach)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14913\" data-end=\"15296\"\u003eSewellia lineolata hillstream loaches are one of the most unique freshwater fish you can keep. Their body shape, pattern, and behavior make them stand out immediately, and watching them move across glass, rocks, and hardscape is something most hobbyists never get tired of. They are an awesome species for the right setup and a great choice for hobbyists wanting something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15298\" data-end=\"15622\"\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"15624\" data-end=\"15684\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Sewellia lineolata Hillstream Loaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"15686\" data-end=\"15983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15686\" data-end=\"15727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15688\" data-end=\"15727\"\u003eExtremely unique body shape and pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15728\" data-end=\"15781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15730\" data-end=\"15781\"\u003eFascinating behavior on glass, rocks, and hardscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15782\" data-end=\"15828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15784\" data-end=\"15828\"\u003eGreat conversation fish for freshwater tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15829\" data-end=\"15907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15831\" data-end=\"15907\"\u003eCan do well in peaceful community setups with the right flow and oxygenation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15908\" data-end=\"15983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15910\" data-end=\"15983\"\u003eExcellent choice for hobbyists wanting something uncommon and interesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"15985\" data-end=\"16011\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16013\" data-end=\"16298\"\u003eSewellia lineolata are generally peaceful, but they do best in setups designed around their needs. They prefer high oxygen, clean water, and surfaces to graze and rest on. They may spar with each other over spots, but this is often normal behavior when space and setup are appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16300\" data-end=\"16327\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16329\" data-end=\"16517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16329\" data-end=\"16349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16331\" data-end=\"16349\"\u003eStrong oxygenation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16350\" data-end=\"16403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16352\" data-end=\"16403\"\u003eModerate to strong flow (species-appropriate setup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16404\" data-end=\"16448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16406\" data-end=\"16448\"\u003eSmooth stones\/rocks and hardscape surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16449\" data-end=\"16470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16451\" data-end=\"16470\"\u003eClean, stable water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16471\" data-end=\"16517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16473\" data-end=\"16517\"\u003eEstablished biofilm\/algae growth on surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"16519\" data-end=\"16546\"\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16548\" data-end=\"16737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16548\" data-end=\"16608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16550\" data-end=\"16608\"\u003e20 gallon long minimum for a small group in a proper setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16609\" data-end=\"16667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16611\" data-end=\"16667\"\u003e29 gallon+ preferred for more surface area and stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16668\" data-end=\"16737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16670\" data-end=\"16737\"\u003eBest kept with attention to flow, oxygenation, and hardscape layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"16739\" data-end=\"16760\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16762\" data-end=\"16882\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16762\" data-end=\"16784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16764\" data-end=\"16784\"\u003eIdeal range: 68–75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16785\" data-end=\"16841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16787\" data-end=\"16841\"\u003eCooler, highly oxygenated water is generally preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16842\" data-end=\"16882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16844\" data-end=\"16882\"\u003eStability and oxygenation are critical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"16884\" data-end=\"16913\"\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16915\" data-end=\"17023\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful species that tolerate cooler, well-oxygenated conditions and won’t harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17025\" data-end=\"17053\"\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17055\" data-end=\"17295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17055\" data-end=\"17102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17057\" data-end=\"17102\"\u003ePeaceful danios (temperature\/setup dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17103\" data-end=\"17163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17105\" data-end=\"17163\"\u003eWhite cloud mountain minnows (temperature\/setup dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17164\" data-end=\"17231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17166\" data-end=\"17231\"\u003eOther peaceful community fish suited to cooler, oxygen-rich water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17232\" data-end=\"17295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17234\" data-end=\"17295\"\u003eSnails and other non-aggressive cleanup crew (as appropriate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17297\" data-end=\"17303\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17305\" data-end=\"17474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17305\" data-end=\"17333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17307\" data-end=\"17333\"\u003eAggressive bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17334\" data-end=\"17350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17336\" data-end=\"17350\"\u003eLarge cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17351\" data-end=\"17418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17353\" data-end=\"17418\"\u003eWarm-water species that require significantly higher temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17419\" data-end=\"17474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17421\" data-end=\"17474\"\u003eFish that may bully them off resting\/grazing surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"17476\" data-end=\"17487\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17489\" data-end=\"17638\"\u003eWhile they graze on surfaces, they should not be expected to live on “whatever is in the tank.” They do best with regular feeding and a mature setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17640\" data-end=\"17658\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17660\" data-end=\"17818\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17660\" data-end=\"17706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17662\" data-end=\"17706\"\u003eQuality sinking foods (small wafers\/pellets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17707\" data-end=\"17742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17709\" data-end=\"17742\"\u003eRepashy-style gel foods (if used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17743\" data-end=\"17771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17745\" data-end=\"17771\"\u003eFrozen foods (as accepted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17772\" data-end=\"17818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17774\" data-end=\"17818\"\u003eAlgae\/biofilm support in an established tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"17820\" data-end=\"17869\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17871\" data-end=\"18033\"\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18035\" data-end=\"18228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18035\" data-end=\"18048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18037\" data-end=\"18048\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18049\" data-end=\"18064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18051\" data-end=\"18064\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18065\" data-end=\"18212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18067\" data-end=\"18212\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high quality flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18213\" data-end=\"18228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18215\" data-end=\"18228\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18230\" data-end=\"18303\"\u003eThat matters, especially with specialized species like hillstream loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Delivery \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$150 minimum order is required for delivery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25 delivery fee applies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Meet-Up \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal meet-up is available. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533148373166,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5661\/4574\/files\/C9DD2A6C-9D4F-4783-8146-8BCCDB655731.png?v=1778350987","url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/hillstream-loach-sewellia-lineolata-for-sale","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}