GIANT KUHLI LOACH (Pangio Myersi)

The Giant or Myer’s Kuhli Loach is a larger-growing, more robust relative of the popular banded Kuhlii Loach found throughout Thailand and parts of Malaysia. Due to their close similarity with P. kuhlii they are often misidentified or mixed in the trade, but can be distinguished by their pattern of overall larger black spots and a fully or mostly black caudal fin. In the wild they are found in a wide range of habitats, from peat swamps to shallow stretches of large river but usually inhabit soft, slightly acidic water with a fine sand or mud substrate. Like most of their relatives, they are hardy fish in the aquarium but prefer plenty of cover and will be most active and happiest in groups of 5 or more.

Giant Kuhli Loach (Pangio myersi)

Origin: Wild Thailand
Locale: Southern/Peninsular Thailand waters
Diet: Bottom feeding carnivore and scavenger.
Adult Size: 4″
Recommended Tank Size: 10 gallons

Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temp: 76 – 82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm