Neon Kuhli Loach 5-6cm

Neon Kuhli Loach – A Shimmering, Spirited Bottom Dweller

Bring a touch of sparkle and personality to your aquarium with the Neon Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii), a delightful and peaceful species that’s as captivating as it is charming. Known for its slender, eel-like body and subtle shimmering colors, the Neon Kuhli Loach is a perfect addition to freshwater tanks, offering both beauty and function with its unique look and bottom-dwelling habits.

This loach is easily recognizable by its elongated, snake-like body, with a light beige or gold coloration adorned with subtle black stripes that give it a "neon" glow under the right lighting. As it gracefully glides along the tank floor, its shimmering body creates an eye-catching display. Despite its small size, the Neon Kuhli Loach is a dynamic and curious creature, constantly exploring its environment and foraging for food, making it an entertaining addition to any aquarium.

A peaceful and social species, the Neon Kuhli Loach thrives when kept in groups of 3 or more, where it feels secure and is more likely to display its natural behaviors. Being nocturnal, it is most active in the evening and at night, adding intrigue to your tank as it emerges from its hiding spots to forage. It is a bottom feeder, helping to clean the substrate by eating leftover food, detritus, and algae.

Key Features:

• Unique Appearance: Slender, eel-like body with glowing, neon-like stripes that create a shimmering effect in the tank

• Peaceful & Social: A gentle species that thrives in small groups and is ideal for community tanks with other peaceful fish

• Nocturnal Behavior: Active during the night, making it a fun species to watch in evening hours

• Natural Scavenger: Constantly forages the substrate, helping to keep the tank clean by eating leftover food, detritus, and small algae

• Adaptable & Hardy: Can thrive in a variety of freshwater setups, as long as the tank is well-maintained and provides plenty of hiding spots

Care Guidelines:

• Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group (3 or more)

• Water Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter like algae wafers

• Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care

Tip: The Neon Kuhli Loach loves to have plenty of hiding spots, such as caves, plants, or driftwood, where it can retreat during the day to feel safe. A soft, sandy substrate is recommended to protect its delicate barbels as it forages along the tank bottom. Additionally, these loaches do well in tanks with gentle water flow, which mimics their natural habitat in slow-moving streams.

With its gentle nature, striking appearance, and playful nighttime behavior, the Neon Kuhli Loach is a perfect addition to peaceful community aquariums. It’s both a visual treat and a natural cleaner, adding value to your tank while also brightening it with its shimmering beauty.