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Kuhli Loach
Black Kuhli Loach (Pangio javanicus)
| Synonyms: | ... |
| Stats: |
Adult Size:
3" (7.5 cm) Temp: 75-80 F (24-27 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Tank with many hiding places. Plants and wood on sand good. |
| Diet: | Anything, not picky. Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets also taken. |
| Breeding: | Most likely like other Pangios, surprises in heavily planted tanks. |
| Sociability: | Keep in groups of at least 3, 5-7 preferable. Much more active and visible than normal kuhli loaches. |
| Related Spec: |
(Pangio anguillaris)
- Gold Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) - Kuhli Loach (Pangio myersi) - Giant Kuhli Loach (Pangio semicinctus) - Half-Banded Kuhli Loach |
| Special Info: |
Rarer fish related to
the Kuhli loach.
More info-- Sand Substrates |