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Kuhli - Pangio kuhlii black form (Asia)
An Easy-to-Raise Kuhli Loach
The Acanthophthalmus myersi or kuhli pangio is an eel-like fish. With its black body striped with orange, it doesn't hesitate to scour the ground for food, but also to hide in the sand.
Data sheet
- Delivery price France
- Fixed price €24.90 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Origin
- South Asian (Thailand)
- Food
- Tablet for bottom-feeding fish, algae
- Recommended number
- 5 individuals min.
- Maximum size
- 13 cm for the male, 15 cm for the female
- Temperature
- 24 - 28°
- Reproduction
- Possible but quite difficult
- pH
- 5.5 to 7
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- Level of difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum aquarium volume
- 160L
- Aggressiveness
- Not very aggressive
En savoir plus
The Acanthophthalmus myersi is also commonly known as the Kuhli pangio. The Acanthophthalmus myersi is an eel-like fish with an orange color spotted with black bands. The Kuhli is an excellent bottom cleaner; it has small barbels that allow it to dig in the sand, but also to hide in it. Due to its very peaceful nature, it can be introduced into a community aquarium without any problem, but it is incompatible with crayfish.
A temperature between 24°C and 28°C is essential, as well as a pH close to 7. A 160 L tank is recommended for raising the species. Cohabitation with 5 individuals is strongly advised. An omnivore, it often feeds on leftovers found on the bottom of the tank. In addition, it likes bloodworms and vegetable tablets suitable for bottom-dwelling fish.