Shoal & Stem
Vivi's Chillquarium
B

Black Kuhli Loach

Pangio oblonga

6 in the tank

Where it's from

Native to the Chao Phraya, Ciliwung, Kapuas, Kinabatangan and 6 other river basins

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Laos

Native range: 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
5.5-6.5
GH
36–179 ppm
2–10 dGH
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Bottom
Lifespan
10-12 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

The care information here is written with AI help, so it can contain mistakes. Spot one? Tell us and we'll fix it.

Everything about Black Kuhli Loach

Care guide, common diseases, tank mates, keepers' experiences and more