Shoal & Stem
Rocky Stream Bottom

Kuhli Loach

Pangio kuhlii

6 in the tank

Where it's from

Native to the Chao Phraya, Cua Can, Dong Nai, Duong Dong and 5 other river basins

Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos and Singapore

Recorded as introduced in Mexico

Native range: Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0); Tedesco et al. 2017 (CC0).

At a glance

Size
4 in
10 cm
Min tank
20 gal
76 L
Group
3+
Temp
75–86°F
24–30°C
pH
5.5–7.0
GH
18–179 ppm
1–10 dGH
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Bottom
Lifespan
10–14 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 15 ppm.

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