The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii/semicincta), also known as the Coolie Loach, is a longtime favorite for the community and planted aquarium. This peaceful fish is very distinctive for its eel-like body, which is a brown to burgundy color covered with bright orange stripes. Native to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo (and possibly other nearby areas), the Kuhli Loach has become less available in recent years. The possible reason for this is that many importers of this fish have not understood or provided proper care, thus making healthy specimens scarce. Aquatic Arts quarantines all of our Kuhli Loaches before sale, as does our supplier for these magnificent fish!
TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 70° – 79° F (21° – 26° C)
- pH: 5.5 – 7.0
- KH: 2 – 10 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons, 50 gallons for a group
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Scavenger/Micropredator. Prefers sinking pellets, but will also accept most flake foods and algae wafers, and should also be provided with live/frozen foods such as freeze-dried daphnia, bloodworms, tubifex, etc.
- Social behavior: Peaceful. Must be kept in groups of 6 or more.
- Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Java, Borneo, Sumatra
- Average adult size: 3 – 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm)
- Average purchase size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.6 cm)
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