hillstream loaches outside?

[viciousconvict]

I just revamped my pond, and I have a section with very high flow rates. I was wondering if a hillstream loach or two would work there. The temp could get up to 90f on a hot day, and the pond if it doesn't move may skin over a little in the winter. would this work? also, see my thread about tannic acid if you have anything about water quality.

[WyldFya]

Hillstream loaches do not fair well in high temps like that. I would not recommend keeping them in your pond.

[viciousconvict]

thought so. i was hoping the high flow would compensate, but I guess i'll have to have them inside.

[ewurm]

They are also very sensitive to water quality.