Description: PACK OF 3 - Striped Butterfly Reticulated Tiger Hillstream Loach Algae Eater Overview Easily the most spectacularly marked of all the hillstream loaches, the Reticulated Hillstream Loach or Reticulated Butterfly Sucker is found in fast-flowing, rocky rapids in Central and Northern Vietnam. Perfectly adapted for life in fast moving waters, their heavily modified pectoral and anal fins form a suction-cup-like ventral surface that allows them to not only attach to almost any surface but actually move forward against strong current and even climb up sheer rock faces and waterfalls. Due to their specialized nature, they require fast, cool, well-oxygenated water not above 76F and strong current in the aquarium. They will readily feed on biofilms, algae, and certain prepared foods like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social and outgoing species, they will thrive in groups of 5 or more and have successfully been bred in the aquarium.SizeThese fish range from 1 to 3 inches in length.Recommended Tank ParameterspH level range: 6.5 to 7.5Temperature range: 68 to 75 degrees FahrenheitWater type: kH 10-15Notes from the owner:It's best to use sand or fine gravel as substrate in an aquarium with loaches and other types of bottom-dwellers. Other types of substrate may have sharp edges that can be abrasive to the fish as they swim along the bottom of the tank.All hillstream loaches thrive best in schools of three fish or more.It is also important to provide plenty of hiding and resting places for these fish, which can be provided by driftwood and sturdy plants.Hillstream loaches require especially clean water, so we recommend weekly water changes of about 30%.FeedingHillstream loaches are omnivores and grazers, so they will feed on algae and biofilm in your tank. They also like to eat most kinds of live foods, such as insect larvae, tubifex, daphnia, and frozen or live brine shrimp. They will also eat fish flakes or pellets, as well as algae wafers. Gender: Mix Water Type: Fresh Custom Bundle: No Water Temperature: Tropical Difficulty Level: Beginner Species: Loach Temperament: Peaceful "All packages are packed with care Live Guarantee Arrival." We have an option for the customer to upgrade their shipping speed to 2nd Day Air or Next Day Air via UPS with an additional charge. Please contact us for more detailsOur Flat Rate Shipping Cost is Below : USPS Priority Mail: $16UPS 2nd Day Air: $22UPS Next Day Air Saver: $32We also offer FREE UPS 2nd Day Air shipping for orders over $100 and UPS Next Day Air shipping for orders over $150. This offer will automatic applied to your order at check our so no code is needed. It will also be combined with multiple discounts so you can save more !! Please go ahead and pay the shipping fee for each item you purchasing & we will refund the extra shipping fee back to the customers. Our Fish will be alive for up to 4-5 days without any food and with proper shipping and packaging. Over the course of 5 years of selling Live Tropical Fish, I hardly have any problem with fish being transported alive, except in some rare cases when the shipment is lost for a week or in extreme weather. · Shipping and handling within 24 hrs on our scheduled shipping day · Our Fish will be carefully packaged in a Styrofoam Cooler Box with proper insulation to ensure they can tolerate the temperature shift during the winter/summer · Shipping Schedule: Monday - Livestock Tuesday - Livestock Wednesday - Livestock · Orders placed after 3:00 PM Tuesday will be shipped out next Monday morning · Livestock (Freshwater shrimp and live plants, live fish) will be shipped Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday only. Shipping them out this day will eliminate the chance of the package will spend overnight at the warehouse, therefore increasing the chance of their arrival healthily significantly. · If the weather conditions are not allowed for shipping the livestock. I will discuss with you when should be shipped. · Automatic message with all tracking details will send to buyers message. Please allow 12-24 hrs for tracking to be updated on the carrier website. In some rare cases, your tracking might not be scanned until reaching your local post office. · Every shipment is covered under our Guarantee Live Arrival policy. "We take the loss, so our customer doesn't have to." Every package bought from us is covered under our Live Guarantee Arrival Policy. In the event of any animal dead on arrival, please follow these steps to submit your claim: Take 3 clear pics of a dead animal in the unopened bag next to the shipping label.Send us a message with clear descriptions of what happened to the package to help us diagnose the problem.Allow us up to 24 hrs. to process the claim.Once the claim is approved, a refund will be sent to you based on the number of fishes Please note, in some circumstances, our DOA policy will be voided: If the package is unsuccessful delivery on the 1st attempt ( We will ship to the address you provided on file.)The package is left outside for an extended period of time during extreme weather. (Once shipped, a tracking number will be provided, it's your responsibility to take them inside as soon as they are delivered. If the package is left outside more than 3 hrs. from the time of delivery, DOA will be voided.The package is lost due to a package thief (If this happens, please contact your local USPS to file a claim)Once the Our Fish is released into the tank, it's your responsibility to keep them alive because we do not what your tank water para termer is. If there is any problem when they arrive, the customer needs to report it to us right away, not 3-4 days or a week afterWe process case by case, let us know your thoughts to help us process the claims. New Fish are very sensitive to change when it comes to water in your tanks. Any immediate change can cause causality. While we working our best to ensure our shrimp an easy transit and deliver them healthy to your front door. Once they are in your possessions, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: to make sure your water parameter is with our tank water parameter. We recommend having the water test kit ready at all times.to make sure to drip acclimate our fish into your tank correctly. We suggest drip acclimate for at least 1 hrs with an air stone before putting them in your tank.to make sure your water doesn't fluctuate too much during the day in their first 7 days. HAPPY FISH KEEPINGLET US BE YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN YOUR FISH HOBBY Quarantine 14 DAYSOur PRODUCT always in quarantine minimum of 14 days before they list to the public for saleThere is no shortcut or exception in this process. We want to ensure they are healthy & able to handle the stressful transportation to their forever homeWe inspect our FISH/SHRIMP before shipping them out to customers. 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Price: 45 USD
Location: Richmond, Texas
End Time: 2024-02-11T21:19:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Gender: Mix
Water Type: Fresh
Custom Bundle: No
Water Temperature: Tropical
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Loach
Temperament: Peaceful