At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Blue Tail Hillstream Loach. Here are our shipping guidelines:
- 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
- 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
- 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
- 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.
Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:
- 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
- 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
- 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
- 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
The Blue Tail Hillstream Loach is a fascinating freshwater fish known for its unique body shape and vibrant blue tail. This species is a great addition to any aquarium, providing both beauty and functionality as an algae eater.
- Unique body shape with a vibrant blue tail
- Hardy and easy to care for
- Excellent algae eater, helping to keep the tank clean
- Peaceful and compatible with many tank mates
- Temperature: 68° – 75° F (20° – 24° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.5
- Hardness: 2-15 dGH
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Diet: Omnivorous; feed with a variety of sinking pellets, algae wafers, and fresh vegetables
- Social Behavior: Peaceful and social, best kept with other non-aggressive fish
- Origin: Native to fast-flowing streams and rivers in Asia
- Average Adult Size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.5 cm)




