PACK OF 5 - Striped Butterfly Reticulated Tiger Hillstream Loach Algae Eater

Description

PACK OF 5 - 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.
Size
These fish range from 1 to 3 inches in length.
Recommended Tank Parameters
pH level range: 6.5 to 7.5
Temperature range: 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Water type: kH 10-15
Notes 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%.
Feeding
Hillstream 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.
Shipping
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All package are packed with care
Live Guarantee Arrival."
Betta will be alive for up to 7 days without any food and with proper shipping and package. Over the course of 2 years of re-homing betta, I hardly have any problem with betta being transport alive, except in some rare cases when the shipment is lost for a week or extreme weather.
Shipping and handling within 12-24 hrs.
Betta will be carefully packaged in a Styrofoam Cooler Box with proper insulation to ensure they can tolerate the temperature shift during the winter.
Shipping Schedule:
Monday - Livestock
Tuesday - Livestock
Wednesday - Livestock
Order placed after Tuesday will be shipped out next Monday morning
Livestock (Freshwater shrimp and live plants, live fish) will be ship Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Shipping them out this day will eliminate the chance of the package will spend overnight at the warehouse, therefore increase the chance of their arrival healthy significantly.
If the weather conditions are not allowed shipping the livestock. I will discuss with you when should be ship.
Every shipment is cover under our Guarantee Live Arrival policy.
THE LIGHTING I USE MIGHT BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR AQUARIUM SO COLORS MIGHT BE LIGHTER OR DARKER DEPEND ON LIGHTING YOU USED, fish might likely arrive lacking color due to stress from shipping colors will be back to original when the fish settle down, marble gene maybe change color and marking during a short period of time
DOA POLICIES
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We take a 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 step to submit your claim:
Take 3 clear pics of dead animals in the un-opened 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
We will issue the refund of betta excluding the shipping cost
Please note, in this circumstance, our DOA policy will be voided:
The package is unsuccessful deliver on the 1st attempt (We ship to a confirmed Paypal address, it's your responsibility to ensure the address is correct. Unable to deliver on 1st attempt, DOA will be voided.
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 since 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)
We process case by case, let us know your thoughts to help us process the claims.
💥Tail Nipping during transit is known in halfmoon betta fish. It is something that we can not control, therefore we cannot hold responsibility for tail nipping.
💥ALL SALE ARE FINAL, No Return Fish💥
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IF FISH ARRIVED DEAD WITH FOLLOWING DOA RULE. I'LL REFUND FISH EXCLUDING SHIPPING. PLEASE ACCEPT THIS POLICY BEFORE BUYING FISH.
DISCLAIMER
BETTA 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 the betta 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 with our tank water parameter. We recommend having a water test kit ready at all times.
·        to make sure to drip acclimate the betta into your tank correctly. We suggest drip acclimate at least 1 hrs before putting them in your tank.
·        to make sure your water doesn't fluctuate too much during the day in their first 30 days.
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Welcome to Betta USA store. My family and I have been hobbyists in the industry for about 22 years. In that time I've learned that my passion is finding people the right fish for their tanks. We have been selling worldwide since 1997. When we started out, the only Bettas available were wild Bettas or maybe if you were fortunate enough you might have been able to get a solid color Betta. In contrast, Bettas come in all shapes and color combinations today. We only import the highest quality Betta fish directly from our family farm and some trusted farms from around our country. Our goal is to provide people looking to buy high quality Betta fish with a superior option. Your happiness is our #1 priority, because your happiness is what makes this hobby truly worthwhile. We treat all our customers like family because to us, you guys are our family! Why choose us? We always have the highest quality Betta to select from. Anyone can contact us to check the quality of our Betta farm. We support everyone, from newcomers to seasoned competitors by breeding and selling show quality Bettas. We hope that by breeding show quality Bettas that we bring a smile to your face, from Betta USA Show grade Betta fish Best wishes and kind regards to everyone
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