Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
What you need to keep a Kuhli Loach
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pH
6–7
Temperature
24–29 °C
Where to buy
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What Kuhli Loach costs in South Africa
20 price points from 11 shops over 90 days
R25
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SA median R50 across 11 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Kuhli Loaches are eel-like, nocturnal bottom-dwellers with a peaceful and social nature. They love to burrow in soft sand and hide among plants and decor. Keeping a group of them is essential, as they are much more active and confident when they have friends to pile up with.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Kuhli Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Kuhli Loach's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7 and 24–29°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Kuhli Loach depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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SA price range this month: R30–65 · Average: R42
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