{"product_id":"black-kuhli-loach","title":"Black Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Kuhli Loach - A Sleek, Eel-Like Scavenger for the Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Kuhli Loach has a distinctive, glossy eel-like body that lets it slip effortlessly through soft substrate and tangle among plant roots, emerging mostly after dark to scavenge for leftover food. Its smooth, dark colouration and unusual shape make it a fascinating addition to any peaceful community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a shy, gentle species best kept in a group so its natural clustering behaviour can be observed, and it appreciates a soft sand substrate along with plenty of hiding spots such as caves and plant thickets. Being scaleless, care should be taken with certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, 4-5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 L minimum, keep in a group of 5 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, shy, mostly nocturnal scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate (scaleless — sensitive to some medications)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft sand substrate lets this species burrow naturally, and plenty of hiding spots such as caves, pipes and plant thickets help it feel secure during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes; avoid medications containing copper or similar scaleless-sensitive compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a nocturnal scavenger, this species cleans up leftover food while also accepting targeted feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets or wafers as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworm for protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking foods offered after lights out for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peaceful, non-territorial species, it fits well into most calm community setups with other bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras and similarly gentle species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863555031145,"sku":"PISCES-24050","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/5CM_KUHLI_LOACH_BLACK_1ccfbf71-c93d-4e5a-980a-e8020fc9826f.jpg?v=1785898038","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/black-kuhli-loach","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}