{"product_id":"kuhli-loach-pangio-kuhlii","title":"Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePangio kuhlii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuhli Loach, Coolie Loach, Leopard Loach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 cm (4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5 cm (juvenile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, shy, nocturnal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tankrequirements\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle: 10 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup (recommended): 20 gallons or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand (protects delicate barbels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense planting, driftwood, caves, leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth surfaces to avoid injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subdued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle flow; cover intakes (they explore crevices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight lid—Kuhlis are escape artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"dietfeeding\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets and wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen\/live: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms, daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed at night or in shaded areas (they’re nocturnal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate diet for balanced nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid relying on leftovers—they need targeted feeding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetexplainspets.com\/what-to-feed-kuhli-loaches\/\"\u003e[\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"behaviorcompatibility\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; 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