KUHLI LOACH STRIPED

Common Name: Striped Kuhli Loach

Scientific Name: Pangio sp. — banded kuhli trade form

Origin: South-East Asia

SPECIES OVERVIEW

A slender, peaceful loach that spends much of its time foraging along the bottom and sheltering among plants, wood and leaf litter.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

Adult Size: Approximately 10 cm

WATER PARAMETERS

Temperature: 23–30°C

pH: 5.5–7

AQUARIUM SETUP

Provide fine sand, wood, plant cover and several smooth shelters. Maintain clean, well-oxygenated water with gentle-to-moderate movement.

Guard filter intakes and fit a secure lid to prevent escape or entrapment.

DIET & FEEDING

Offer suitably small sinking foods and small aquatic frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. Feed deliberately; do not rely on leftovers.

TANKMATES

Kuhli Loaches are peaceful fish. They are best kept with other small non-aggressive fish such as Corydoras, Danios, Rasboras and Tetras.

GROUP SIZE

Keep at least six with several shared resting places. Individuals are often shy when kept alone.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Sex: Un-sexed.

Avoid sharp furnishings and check that small gaps cannot trap a fish.