Kuhli Loach

Kuhli Loach

Pangio kuhlii

Also known as: Coolie Loach

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Snake-like eel-shaped loach with orange and brown bands. Nocturnal and shy but very entertaining when active.

Tank Size

15 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

73–86°F
23–30°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

10+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs sand substrate and hiding places. Nocturnal — you may rarely see them during the day. Keep in groups.

Feeding

Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, and wafers. Feed at night.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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