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Black Kuhli Loach Pangio oblonga

Water: Freshwater

Black Kuhli Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA 3.0
Black Kuhli Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • Iidkk • CC BY-SA 4.0
Black Kuhli Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • Linton Tuleja • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Pangio oblonga
Origin region
Indochina incl. Vietnam
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
70
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–5.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Indochina incl. Vietnam

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Eggs among fine roots; rare but possible.

Notes

Nocturnal burrower; secure lids and soft sand are must-haves.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:42:59
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