Gold Net Hillstream Loach
Gastromyzon auronigrus
Gold Net Hillstream Loach is a peaceful bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.5 cm (≤ 2.2 in)
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 20–24 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 2–12 dGH
- KH
- 1–5 dKH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 20–24 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, GH 2–12 dGH, KH 1–5 dKH.
Temperament and compatibility
Gold Net Hillstream Loach is peaceful and suits calm community fish.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Gold Net Hillstream Loach should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Malaysia.
Before adding this fish
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Gold Net Hillstream Loach get?
Gold Net Hillstream Loach reaches ≤ 5.5 cm (≤ 2.2 in).
Is Gold Net Hillstream Loach peaceful?
Yes. Gold Net Hillstream Loach is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Gold Net Hillstream Loach?
Keep it between 20 to 24 °C.