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Khuli Loach

Name: My Tanklife | Khuli Loach
SKU: AQ7003

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Resembles a tiny eel in appearance and motion
Highly unique freshwater specimen
Safe with plants
Completely peaceful
Diet: Scavenger/Micropredator. Prefers sinking pellets, but will also accept most flake foods and algae wafers, and should also be provided with live/frozen foods such as freeze-dried daphnia, bloodworms, tubifex, etc.

Social behavior: Peaceful. Must be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Java, Borneo, Sumatra
Average adult size: 7.6 to 10 cm
Average purchase size: 5 – 7.6 cm

SKU: AQ7003

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The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii/semicincta), also known as the Coolie Loach, is a longtime favorite for the community and planted aquarium. This peaceful fish is very distinctive for its eel-like body, which is a brown to burgundy color covered with bright orange stripes. Native to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo (and possibly other nearby areas), the Kuhli Loach has become less available in recent years. The possible reason for this is that many importers of this fish have not understood or provided proper care, thus making healthy specimens scarce. Aquatic Arts quarantines all of our Kuhli Loaches before sale, as does our supplier for these magnificent fish!

The Kuhli Loach is a relatively undemanding fish, provided that a few specific needs are met. This fish is generally native to rivers and streams of low water flow. The pH of these waterways can be excessively acidic due to a great deal of dead leaves and other decaying plant matter. While the Kuhli Loach can acclimate to neutral or slightly alkaline water over time, it should at first be kept in acidic water under that is less than 7.0 pH. This shy fish can be sensitive during shipping and when initially introduced to a new tank. It must be provided with a great deal of cover and refuge in order to feel secure. It also must be kept in groups of at least 6 or more. As with most fish, it also requires a clean, well-maintained aquarium. The Kuhli Loach is typically an unfussy eater that will accept most sinking foods, but it should also be offered live or frozen foods of appropriate size. It will maintain its best health and coloration with a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods.

Acclimating fish:

If received after 24-48 hours, slow drip acclimating fish to quarantine tank.
If received after 2+ days, equalize water temp by floating bag. Try not to pour bag water into aquarium, drain over net externally and drop fish into quarantine tank.

Shipping Countries: South Africa

Shipping States: Northern Cape (South Africa), KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), Mpumalanga (South Africa), Free State (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Limpopo (South Africa), Eastern Cape (South Africa), North West (South Africa), Gauteng (South Africa)

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Shipping Policy

Courier costs are determined by delivery location
Durban and Surrounding Areas starting at R50
Major Cities excl. Durban starting at R95
Regional/Outlying areas starting at R150
Any order with the following products listed below may attract a fixed surcharge:
Substrates 9L and above
Certain Hardscapes
Certain products are ONLY for collection in Durban, KZN.
Shipping will occur once payment reflects within our account, the order will be processed and shipped on the following day.
Delivery duration is governed by our courier partners and range between 24-72 hours.
Latest dispatch of plant shipments will be:
Wednesday – Regional/Outlying
Thursday – Central Major Cities

Refund Policy

If the product is found to be faulty within the first 7 days of purchase, we will either replace or refund once suitable evidence is provided in the form of images or video.
Claims resulting from negligence, misuse or incorrect operation of products will be dismissed.
Goods that have been received damaged from the shipping process need to be reported within 30 minutes of being signed for, suitable evidence is required in the form of images or video.
We do not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking.
If your product has a defect which falls within the warranty period, we will assist you in your claims process by providing supplier channels or contact details if we are unable to assist.
In the event that you wish to return your product, the buyer remains responsible for the shipping fee in order to get the product back to us.