A good environment
- Recommended temperature
- 23 ~ 27°C
- Recommended pH
- 5.5 ~ 7.2
- Preferred water hardness
- Medium hardness
- Minimum aquarium
- 75L or more
A beginner-friendly fish guide
Black Kuhli Loach
Black Kuhli Loach
Pangio oblonga
Gentle temperament; social. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Beginner level 4/5
At a glance
- Group
- Loaches
- Average adult size
- about 10 cm (medium)
- Minimum tank length
- about 60 cm
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Waste level
- Low
- Lid recommended
- Yes
- Mature tank preferred
- Not required
Temperament & group size
Gentle temperament; Social.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 5.
Usually swims in the bottom.
Tank-mate notes
Adult shrimp may do well with hiding places, though individual fish vary.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.
블랙 쿨리 로치 키울 때 필요한 용품
- 침강성(바닥) 사료 쿠팡에서 보기바닥에서 먹이를 먹는 블랙 쿨리 로치에게 맞는 가라앉는 사료예요.
- 걸이식 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 75L 어항에 맞는 여과기예요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기권장 수온 23~27°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 뚜껑 쿠팡에서 보기뛰어오르거나 빠져나갈 수 있어 뚜껑을 권장해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기권장 pH 5.5~7.2를 확인할 때 써요.
이 포스팅은 쿠팡 파트너스 활동의 일환으로, 이에 따른 일정액의 수수료를 제공받습니다.
Frequently asked questions
How big does Black Kuhli Loach get, and what tank size does it need?
Adults average about 10 cm, a medium species. The planner recommends an aquarium of at least 75 L and about 60 cm long.
What water temperature and pH does Black Kuhli Loach need?
The planner range is 23~27°C and pH 5.5~7.2, with medium hardness.
How many Black Kuhli Loach should be kept together?
Social: keep at least 5. Temperament is gentle.
Can Black Kuhli Loach live with shrimp?
Adult shrimp: usually fine. Baby shrimp: not recommended.
Is Black Kuhli Loach a good fish for beginners?
Beginner level 4/5. A lid is recommended. Activity: moderate; waste: low.
Sources & review
Values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges. No text or images are copied from them.
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
- Review confidence
- B on an A–C scale (A is highest)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-07