{"product_id":"striped-kuhli-loach","title":"Striped Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Striped Kuhli Loach is a peaceful, eel-shaped freshwater fish recognised by its slender body, dark vertical bands and small barbels around the mouth. Its unusual appearance and gentle behaviour make it a popular addition to planted and community aquariums.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eKuhli Loaches are shy, bottom-dwelling fish that spend much of the day hiding among plants, driftwood, caves and leaf litter. They become more active in the evening or when the aquarium lights are dimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThis species is social and should be kept in groups. Providing several hiding places and a soft substrate helps them feel secure and encourages natural burrowing and foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStriped Kuhli Loaches are peaceful and compatible with small tetras, rasboras, peaceful livebearers, shrimp and other non-aggressive community fish. They require sinking foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"PSWZZq_List\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePangio kuhlii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e Striped Kuhli Loach, Kuhli Loach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e Cobitidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e Freshwater bottom-dwelling loach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 8–10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e 60 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods and live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e Bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 8–10 years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e Peaceful community and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e Fine sand or smooth gravel recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e Mostly nocturnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eHow many Kuhli Loaches should be kept together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eA group of five or more is recommended. Larger groups generally display more confident and natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eAre Striped Kuhli Loaches suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eYes, provided they are kept in a mature aquarium with stable water parameters, suitable hiding places and an appropriate diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eDo Kuhli Loaches need sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFine sand is ideal because they enjoy burrowing. Smooth gravel can also be used, but sharp substrate should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eAre Kuhli Loaches nocturnal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThey are mainly active during the evening and at night, although they may also appear during the day once they feel comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eCan Kuhli Loaches live with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eYes. They are peaceful and generally compatible with adult freshwater shrimp, although very small shrimp fry may be eaten occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eWhat do Kuhli Loaches eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThey accept sinking catfish pellets, loach wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp and other suitable sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"PSWZZq_List\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eKeeping only one or two Kuhli Loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eUsing sharp gravel that can damage their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eProviding too few hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAssuming they can survive on leftover food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eKeeping them with aggressive or highly predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAdding them to an uncycled or unstable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49377572159627,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 (Get One Free)","offer_id":49377572192395,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 (Get Two Free)","offer_id":49377572225163,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/prekZVpWzpjvnUt526Dk729d4nubxEh1Rd6zK6Z0037ETqr0Eo0ao8tSZIH1E2Ze1zSouAIuLiD_eE3bIUZ3faY5MJdnYsxehSoNWltVv710TPfuNZexjpUjn-pyiBcQ9Jy1-JFrCppMlVfUL2yJfDrkAwPp1wzm59H0PEhC09YHHWK1q6KTIb2_3c6f319e-b3e6-46ae-b357-a8f7ba176a7c.jpg?v=1789623454","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/striped-kuhli-loach","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}