Black Kuhli Loach

Common Name
Black Kuhli Loach
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Acanthophthalmus javanicus
Family
Cobitidae
Community
General
Class
Loach
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
3 1/2-4 inches
Feeding Habits
Small live foods such as fry, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, beef heart and plankton. Kuhli's are a night scavenger, so feed in the evening.
Compatibility
Peaceful with all fish, but may be eaten by larger fish.
Habitat
Thailand-Borneo: Densely decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding
There are no distinguishable difference between male and female. During spawning bright green eggs are released.
Additional Comments
These loaches hide for long periods of time, making their owners believe they have perished. When in fact they are only coming out when the lights are out to forage for food.