Reticulated Hillstream Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Sewellia lineolata

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)

Adult Size6.5 cm

Temperature20–24°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingGroup of 3+

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Compatible on paper, but will Reticulated Hillstream Loach fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Reticulated Hillstream Loach to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Reticulated Hillstream Loach

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Reticulated Hillstream Loach & African Butterfly Cichlid

Sewellia lineolata · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & African Butterfly Fish

Sewellia lineolata · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & African Jewel Cichlid

Sewellia lineolata · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & African Lungfish

Sewellia lineolata · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Sewellia lineolata · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Amano Shrimp

Sewellia lineolata · Caridina multidentata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Amazon Leaf Fish

Sewellia lineolata · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Amazon Puffer

Sewellia lineolata · Colomesus asellus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Apple Snail

Sewellia lineolata · Pomacea maculata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Assassin Snail

Sewellia lineolata · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Sewellia lineolata · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Bala Shark

Sewellia lineolata · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Bamboo Shrimp

Sewellia lineolata · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Sewellia lineolata · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Beckford's Pencilfish

Sewellia lineolata · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Sewellia lineolata · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Sewellia lineolata · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Black Ghost Knifefish

Sewellia lineolata · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Black Neon Tetra

Sewellia lineolata · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Black Pacu

Sewellia lineolata · Colossoma macropomum

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Black Skirt Tetra

Sewellia lineolata · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Sewellia lineolata · Physella acuta

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Sewellia lineolata · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Reticulated Hillstream Loach & Blind Cave Tetra

Sewellia lineolata · Astyanax mexicanus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Reticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful