Black Kuhli Loach

name: black kuhli loach (pangio oblonga) max size: up to 4 inches water parameters: pH 5.5-7.0, temperature 75-82°F, soft to moderately hard water diet: omnivorous – eats sinking pellets, wafers, frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia; will also scavenge leftover food temperament: peaceful and shy, best kept in groups of 5 or more to feel secure tank setup: sandy substrate with plenty of hiding spots created with rocks, driftwood, and dense plants; subdued lighting preferred compatibility: excellent for peaceful community tanks with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other non-aggressive fish behavior: nocturnal and secretive during the day; becomes more active at night when foraging along the bottom fun fact: unlike the more commonly seen banded kuhli loach, the black kuhli loach has a sleek, uniform dark brown to black coloration, giving it a unique appearance among loaches