RAKKAD AQUAAQUATIC FISH CARE

Tiger Hillstream Loach

Hillstream Loach

Balitoridae • Origin: Asia (fast rivers) • Lifespan: 8-10 years

Intermediate Peaceful Bottom

Care LevelIntermediate

TemperamentPeaceful

Min Tank Size75-115 L

Adult Size

2-3 in (5-8 cm)

Temperature

20-24°C

pH Range

7.0-8.0

Water Hardness

Medium-Hard (8-15 dGH)

Diet

Herbivore (aufwuchs)

Social & Grouping

Groups

About this fish

Tiger Hillstream Loach is a river specialist adapted to cool, fast, oxygen-rich water. It grazes biofilm from smooth stones and needs strong flow — not a standard warm community fish.

Care tips

Provide strong flow and high oxygen — a river-manifold or powerhead setup.
Keep cooler than typical tropicals (20-24°C); avoid warm, still water.
Grazes biofilm/algae off smooth rocks; supplement with veg and biofilm.

Recommended feeding · AQA range

StapleAQA Micro Pellet (Economy)everyday staple pellet

Mainly grazes biofilm/algae — supplement with vegetable matter.

RAKKAD AQUA · Aquatic Fish Care · Ref RA-FSH-0586

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