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Pangio kuhlii Data Deficient

Kuhli loach, eel loach, danger noodle, coolie loach

Stats

Family

Cobitidae

Genus

pangio

Size

8.00 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

Kuhli loaches are peaceful and shouldn't cause any trouble in your tank. The only things to watch out for are baby shrimp (and anything else that small) since the kuhli loaches will try to eat them.

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

50.00 L

60.00 cm x 30.00 cm

Temperature

20.0 C - 28.0 C

Parameters

pH: 6-7.5, just keep it consistent and they should do great.

Level

Bottom

Other Information

The more kuhli loaches you buy, the more you will see them. I recommend getting at least 4 or 5. They do fine when not in groups but they will always be hiding if alone. You should also give them plenty of hiding spots as this will make them feel like they can get away and hide quickly if needed.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

Put them in a tank with lots of thick plants and lots of live food. Try doing a slightly cooler water change to simulate rain. Then hope that they breed. No one really knows how to spawn kuhli loaches consistently, there are more reports of accidental spawning than purposeful.

Spawn Size

200 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Lots of live food and a cooler water change. Besides that, no one is really sure.

Fry Care

Feed them infusoria and any other tiny live food, then hope that they do well.

Locations

Photos

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a kuhli loach, looking weird as always Image Credit: Elias's Fishroom
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kuhli loaches scavenging for food Image Credit: Elias's Fishroom

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