Silver Kuhli Loach

The Silver Kuhli Loach is a super entertaining fish that adds both beauty and intrigue to your freshwater aquarium. The Silver Kuhli Loach has a sleek, eel-like body and shimmers silver tones. The Silver Kuhli Loach is known for its peaceful nature and is a social species that thrives in groups. The Silver Kuhli Loach is often seen burrowing in the substrate or exploring crevices. They are most active during twilight hours, making them a unique addition to your tank's dynamic.

Beyond their striking appearance and entertaining nature, Silver Kuhli Loaches are excellent at helping to keep the substrate clean, as they sift through the sand in search of food. They are compatible with a wide range of peaceful tank mates, making them a versatile choice for community aquariums. With proper care and a well-maintained environment, these loaches can live for several years, providing endless fascination as they display their natural behaviors in your aquatic setup.

What are Silver Kuhli Loaches like?

The Silver Kuhli Loach is a real night owl. They are active mainly at night and can peacefully co-exist with most other fish. During the night, they will look for food that sunk to the bottom of the aquarium. On top of that, their natural curiosity will drive them to explore any crevices and caves that might be around in their habitat.

The ideal conditions for the Silver Kuhli

Despite the fact that SIlver Kuhli Loaches are scavengers, they still require a relatively clean, well-oxygenated tank. Silver Kuhli Loaches prefer a soft substrate, as it makes searching for food more manageable, so sand or fine gravel would be best. The water should be soft, slightly acidic and at a temperature of 73 – 86 °F, as these are tropical fish. You should also make sure that there is moderate lighting in their habitat.

Our Tank Parameters:

• Ph: 6.5 to 7.1
• Gh: 8 to 12
• Kh:  2 to 4
• Temp: 72 to 80

Tank Recommendations:

• Rock: Smooth rock (round in shape)
• Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava
• Cones: Alder, Giant Alder, Cyprus or Casuarina 
• Plants: Java Ferns, Anubias, Sagittaria, Cryptocorene

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