Kuhli loach size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). The largest of the 5 Pangio species on LumaReef (Pangio cuneovirgata is the smallest, 6 cm).

Kuhli loach tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Kuhli loach water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 24–29 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 1–10 °dGH. Warmer than most Pangio on LumaReef (21–26 °C).

Kuhli loach tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 67 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Scissortail rasbora, Congo tetra, and Molly.

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Kuhli loach

Pangio kuhlii

It wriggles eel-like into the sand and comes out mostly at night.

The Kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 24–29 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 24–29 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature24–29 °C

pH5.5–7.0

Hardness1–10 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres16 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres45 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres75 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres162 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres300 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres360 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along67 species

and 43 more species

Caution19 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together13 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 12 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCobitidae
GenusPangio
SpeciesPangio kuhlii
Described byValenciennes, 1846

In other languages

Spanish: Botia de Kuhl
Russian: Акантофтальмус Кюля
Japanese: クーリーローチ
Chinese: 庫勒潘鰍

Quick answers

Kuhli loach size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 12 cm (total length). The largest of the 5 Pangio species on LumaReef (Pangio cuneovirgata is the smallest, 6 cm).
Kuhli loach tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Kuhli loach water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–29 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 1–10 °dGH. Warmer than most Pangio on LumaReef (21–26 °C).
Kuhli loach tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 67 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Scissortail rasbora, Congo tetra, and Molly.
Kuhli loach: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Kuhli loach and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.