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Butterfly algae eater?

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LFS suggested I look into this fish when I told them that I'll need an algae eater when my tank cycles. I can't find any info on this fish. I'm assuming that it has a different name. Anyone heard of this fish? Any experience with it?
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it is probably a butterfly loach or another name for it is Hillstream loach. Go to loaches.com they will help you out alot there.
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A Hill
Ottos and Bushy nose plecos are much better.

The hillstream loach does best in a very fast moving tank made just for them

-Andrew
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Lupin
Wouldn't look for them if I were you unless you can provide powerful currents and plenty of oxygen. I have them in my river setup.:smile:
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smaug
I had one for about a year and a half.It wasnt a very good algae eater at all.They are an interesting fish though.
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Hmm, I think I'll just stick with Otos. Thanks for the info guys.
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