Can Hillstream Loach Live With Scissortail Rasbora?

Hillstream Loach and Scissortail Rasbora are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–75°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 3.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Hillstream Loach: bottom, Scissortail Rasbora: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Hillstream Loach is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.
  • Scissortail Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons

ParameterHillstream LoachScissortail Rasbora
Temperature65–75°F72–82°F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size3"3.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank20 gal20 gal

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