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posted 02-21-2004 01:42 PM         

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Anyone know anything about the black kuhli loach? I just recently heard about them and I was really interested.

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posted 02-21-2004 02:37 PM         

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I have a kuhli loach
1. according to the LPS and internet, they only grow to about 4 inches. Mine's about 2 right now.
2. If you have just one in a big tank with other bigger fish, it'll be intimidated and you might not see much of it. I switched mine to a smaller tank with a dwarf gourami and he's really active and entertaining to watch.
3. Needs somewhere to hide, like a little cave. Otherwise it might adventure into your filter >.<
4. Eats algae based sinking food, and has a thing for blood worms/tubifex worms. I've been told they won't eat flake food, but mine has no problem eating it once it's sunk to the bottom of the tank.
i hope that helps

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posted 02-22-2004 03:03 AM         

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Oh hey thank you. How long have you kept yours? The one's I have seen in the aquarium store that I go to are already around three inches. They are so fascinating!

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posted 02-22-2004 09:30 AM         

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I know that the Kuhli does better when there is sand substrate for it to hide in.
They can get really fat, and are fun to watch!

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posted 02-22-2004 03:14 PM         

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Are they ok with gravel?

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posted 02-22-2004 06:10 PM         

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I haven't had mine for too long now, he's just a little guy, about 2 inches. He doesn't seem to mind my gravel, and he does a good job cleaning up any food that reaches the bottom.

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posted 02-22-2004 06:19 PM         

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The gravel can sometimes scratch their undersides up, and make them a little nervous. Just keep an eye on the little guy and provide plenty of hiding places.

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