minimum number of hillstream loaches?

[Lightning Bug]

iv got a simple question. i know hillies like to be with others of their own kind (so long as they have enough spaces to set up their own territories) so whats the minimum number i can get and still keep them happy? :)

[Michwol42795]

I'd say about three.

[jbradt]

I'd shoot for 5-6.

[AlexW]

Agreed, I'd go with 5 or 6, 20 gallon size tank minimum... the more you have the cooler they are, I've got 10 in my 29 gallon hillstream tank, absolutely awesome to watch.

[Dwarf Puffers]

A dozen :)

[Lightning Bug]

i think im gona start with 3 and see about working my way up.

[Michwol42795]

Sounds good to me.