The genus Sewellia has made the hillstream loach popular in the hobby. The splendid Sewellia lineolata is named also ornate hillstream loach. It should be noted that S. lineolata is endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Endangered species. However, there are more beautiful species in the genus which are imported now and then. Sadly it is often not possible to determine them exactly. One of the latter species is called SEW 04 among aquarists specialized in loaches. It may represent the described species Sewellia breviventralis. It should be noted that S. breviventralis is endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Endangered species.

 

In any case this ornate hillstream loach, which we could import now, is a real enrichment for the aquarium hobby! To read more about keeping hilltream or brook loaches in the aquarium check out this article from Practical Fishkeeping. For our customers: the fish have code 455044 on our stock list. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.

 

Text & photos: Frank Schäfer