Giant Kuhli Loach

Pangio myersi

Família : Cyprinidae

PeixeÁgua docePangio

The Giant Kuhli Loach is an elongated, striped bottom-dwelling fish, peaceful and nocturnal. It enjoys hiding spots and groups of conspecifics.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Descrição

This loach can reach 10 cm. Its eel-like body is brownish-pink with dark vertical bands. It has small fins and a downward-facing mouth. It is a gregarious fish that must live in groups of at least 3. It is omnivorous and sifts through the substrate for food. Its shy behavior makes it ideal for planted tanks.

Habitat

Região :

Slow forest streams, leaf litter beds and acidic waters

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH67
GH210 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
3
Tamanho adulto
10 cm
Esperança de vida
6 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.0, hardness 2-10 dGH. A minimum 80-liter tank for a group. Fine sand substrate to avoid injuries. Many hiding spots (roots, leaves, pipes). Diet: sinking pellets, brine shrimp, worms. Gentle filtration. Sensitive to nitrates and sudden changes.

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