Sewellia lineolata – Gold Ring (Tiger / Reticulated) Hillstream Loach (~5.5–7 cm / ~2–2.5″) Rhinogobius Use a mixture of sand

Use a mixture of sand and fine gravel substrate with rocks

Although detailed aquarium care guidelines are limited

faint vertical brown bands over a muddy yellow base

Oxygen: High (>6 mg/L)

fast‑flowing freshwater environments and grazes on benthic invertebrates and biofilm

Sewellia lineolata – Gold Ring (Tiger / Reticulated) Hillstream Loach (~5.5–7 cm / ~2–2.5″) Rhinogobius Use a mixture of sandDescription The Gold Ring Tiger Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata) is a visually striking hillstream loach featuring bold, maze like dark markings on a gold tinted background. Native to fast flowing, oxygen rich streams in Vietnam and Laos, it reaches approximately 57 cm in adult size. It clings to rocks using suction capable fins and spends much of its time grazing on algae and biofilm. This peaceful species is ideal for river style aquaria and