Coolie loach (Pangio kuhlii)

Scientific name: Pangio kuhlii Valenciennes, 1846

Coolie loach (Pangio kuhlii)
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The Coolie loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–30°C (75–86°F) and a pH of 5.5–6.5. Native range: Asia, Indonesia, Java and Sumatra. Lives in hill streams to lowland forest canals.

Coolie loach care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
10 cm (3.9 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH
5.5–6.5
Diet
Omnivore

Biology

Vertebrae: 47 - 51. Color pattern consisting of 6-10 bars, usually irregular, with a dark large quadrangular blotch occupying the proximal half of caudal fin; median lobe of lower lip not produced into a barbel.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pangio kuhlii
Family
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 5 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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