Family: Cobitidae
Black Kuhli Loach — a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal. Reaches 9–13.2 cm; sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. 24–30 °C.
Pangio oblonga, a member of the family Cobitidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits sandy stretches of slow rivers. Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal and omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats, it grows to 9–13.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. Other Pangio species in our database include Pangio kuhlii, Pangio semicincta, Pangio shelfordii.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident.
Hold 24–30 °C and keep it stable — 24.0–30.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature stable range.
Full size is 9–13.2 cm. Minimum tank: 209 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal; sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Good company: Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict. Keep away from Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters.
Comes from Southeast Asia: sandy stretches of slow rivers. Expect gentle current and tolerates moderate oxygen levels.
In the aquarium: scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare. Females noticeably plumper when mature.