IntermediatePeacefulSchooling
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
Family: Cobitidae
Kuhli Loaches are eel-like bottom dwellers that burrow in substrate and hide during the day. They're peaceful oddball fish that emerge at night to scavenge.
15G+
Min Tank Size
4"
Max Size
10+ years+
Years Lifespan
75-86
°F Temp Range
Water Parameters
Temperature
60°F75 - 86°F100°F
pH Level
5.05.5 - 710.0
Hardness (dGH)
00 - 5 dGH30
Care Tips
Need soft, sandy substrate for burrowing. Provide lots of hiding spots. Keep in groups of 6+ as they're social. Scaleless - sensitive to medications.
Feeding
Omnivore/scavenger. Feed sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, and other meaty foods. Feed after lights out.
Breeding
Rarely bred in captivity. Require specific water conditions. Females become very plump when full of eggs.
📚 Sources: Care parameters based on SeriouslyFish, FishBase, and Aquarium Co-Op. Personal observations from the author's 5+ years of fishkeeping experience.
Tank Size Compatibility
5 Gallon
Too Small
10 Gallon
Too Small
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Tank Mates
Avoid Keeping With
CichlidAggressive FishLarge Fish