Kuhli Loach

The kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a slender, eel-like loach native to the freshwater habitats of Java, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula in Indonesia. Its striking orange-pink body traversed by dark brown to black transverse bands gives it a distinctive serpentine appearance. Growing to 8–12 cm, kuhli loaches are nocturnal bottom dwellers that spend daylight hours hidden beneath soft substrate, driftwood, or inside tubes, becoming active after lights out. Fine, soft sand substrate accommodates their burrowing behavior. Group housing of three or more individuals encourages more visible, active behavior compared to solitary keeping. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0–7.0) at 24–28°C. Like corydoras, they practice intestinal breathing and tolerate low-oxygen conditions. Diet consists of sinking tablets, frozen bloodworms, and bottom-feeding foods; feeding after lights out ensures they receive sufficient nutrition before more aggressive tankmates claim the food. Peaceful with most community fish, they must be protected from predatory species. Breeding in captivity is extremely rarely achieved.

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Sinking tablets, frozen bloodworms