GastromyzontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Zodiac Hillstream Loach Sewellia sp. Spotted
Sewellia sp.
Origin: Vietnam
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Water Parameters
Temperature18–24 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
49
GH (Hardness)5–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; males territorial in small spaces.
About
Sewellia sp. 'Spotted' — commonly called the zodiac loach in the trade — is an undescribed species similar to S. lineolata but with a different spot pattern. It shares all care requirements of the hillstream loach group: very high flow, excellent oxygenation, smooth rocks with algae/biofilm, and cooler water. It is an attractive, active species that will display inter-male territorial behaviour as a display.
Care Guide
Very high flow, high oxygen. pH 7.0–8.0. Smooth rocks. Biofilm/algae wafers. 18–24°C. Groups of 4–8.
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