Pangio kuhlii · Easy care · 20 gallon minimum
An eel-like nocturnal loach that loves to burrow in sand; shy and best kept in a group with hiding spots.
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A kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii) reaches about 4.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Give a kuhli loach a minimum of 20 gallons, with water at 73–86°F and a pH of 6–7. Keep them in groups of at least 5 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Pair a kuhli loach with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
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