Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
Check Kuhli LoachKuhli Loaches are fascinating eel-like bottom dwellers with distinctive orange and brown banding that gives them a playful, snake-like appearance. They are nocturnal fish that love to burrow into soft substrate and hide in narrow crevices during the day, emerging at night to scavenge for food. Keep them in groups of at least five with sand substrate for the best experience.
Tank Size
60 liters
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore — sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, leftover food
Lifespan
10-14 years
Water Temp
22-28°C
pH Range
5.5-7.0
Recommended Products
Everything you need to create the perfect tank for your Kuhli Loach.
Accessories
Seachem Prime Water Conditioner
Kuhli Loaches are scaleless and absorb dissolved toxins directly through their skin. Prime is mandatory on every water change — neutralizing chlorine and ammonia instantly to protect these sensitive, eel-like bottom dwellers.
Filters
Fluval AquaClear 30 Power Filter
A reliable multi-stage HOB filter for the 20-30 gallon tanks Kuhli Loaches inhabit. The gentle adjustable flow suits their preference for slow-moving water, and the strong biological filtration handles the waste from an active loach group.
Food
Hikari Tropical Sinking Wafers
Sinking wafers that reach the bottom where Kuhli Loaches feed at night. The wafer shape allows multiple loaches to gather and graze together, encouraging social feeding behavior. Drop into the tank just before lights out.
Hikari Algae Wafers
Plant-based sinking wafers providing supplemental nutrition for Kuhli Loaches. These omnivores benefit from plant-based food alongside protein sources, and the slow-dissolving wafers hold their shape overnight for nocturnal feeding.