Kuhli Loach
Moderatefreshwater
Overview
The true Kuhli loach, which can be used synonymously with “coolie” loach, occasionally referred to as eel loach, is a small eel-like freshwater fish belonging to the loach family (Cobitidae).
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–30°C (75–86°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Adult Size | 8–10 cm (3–4 in) |
| Min Tank | 20 gallons |
| Lifespan | 10 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
Compatibility
Breeding
Taxonomic data: *Pangio kuhlii (Valenciennes, 1846) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Kuhli Loach — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH range
- 5.5–7.0
- Adult size
- 8–10 cm (3–4 in)
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cobitidae, order Cypriniformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —sinking pelletsfrozen bloodwormsbrine shrimp