stream loach

[Miomo]

do stream loaches need a river tank or are they fine w/o it?

 

[Tsn]

a natural flowing tank would be best since they have adapted to stream currents. thats what i would think is best.

 

[Lupin]

Hillstream loaches are loaches which are also part of the Cypriniformes order, not catfish. They need a coldwater river setup to be able to thrive for a long time.

Thread moved here from Catfish forum.

 

[Noto]

You don't necessarily need a river manifold tank to get enough current and oxygenation. Just use a powerful filter and set the outflow well above the water surface; you can also use a combination of powerheads and air pumps. The flow will be less linear, but the fish will still be happy.