Hillstream Loaches for my tank -- yay or nay?

[fishenthusiast]

I've asked this question a thousand times probably, but I've given new thought to it. I have a 30 gallon tank that has great filtration with an Eheim 2213 canister filter (66 gallons). I have a spray bar that allows for fast water movement and plenty of surface movement. Also, I'll have a ton of plants in this tank. Would all of this supply enough oxygen in the tank for these great fish? I will also note that I have Panda Garra in this tank that need to have a good supply of oxygen and they've done fantastic. So what do you think? Should I get one or two, or pass on it totally?


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[aqua_holic]

Pass totally. The amount of current they need will destroy your plants. Eheims are definitely not the best choice for a hill stream tank as they have low flow rates as compared to other filters in their class.

 

[fishenthusiast]

Pass totally. The amount of current they need will destroy your plants. Eheims are definitely not the best choice for a hill stream tank as they have low flow rates as compared to other filters in their class.

Okay. I'll pass on it. Thanks for the info!


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[aqua_holic]

The best hill stream tanks I've seen were species tanks - 20/33 longs with linear flows. Huge turnover rate to best simulate an actual river. Think those stationary swimming pool things.

 

[em1981ma]

Personally I don't think hillstream loach should be sold as pets they are taken directly out of the wild.

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[DeirdreHoyle]

Following. I saw these at the lfs and fell in love....seems like no one can keep them though!

 

[Coursair]

My friend has a few species.
75g tank
No heater
2 big HOBs and a Power Head. Lots of flow.

Lowered waterline so outflows roil the surface.

A ton of plants.
Jungle Val mostly and Crypts.

Hers bred recently and she spotted her first babies. The parents were also tank bred


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[enrgizerbunny]

The best hill stream tanks I've seen were species tanks - 20/33 longs with linear flows. Huge turnover rate to best simulate an actual river. Think those stationary swimming pool things.

Any idea what kind of turnover rates we're talking here? 10/hr? 20?!

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